How to Diagnose IBS
Keep track of physical symptoms common to IBS.. Take note if you have a family history of diagnosed IBS or IBS symptoms.. Pay attention to whether your symptoms are connected to stress.
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Keep track of physical symptoms common to IBS.
Keep track of physical symptoms common to IBS.
Take note if you have a family history of diagnosed IBS or IBS symptoms.
Take note if you have a family history of diagnosed IBS or IBS symptoms.
Pay attention to whether your symptoms are connected to stress.
Pay attention to whether your symptoms are connected to stress.
Let your doctor check for physical indicators of IBS.
Let your doctor check for physical indicators of IBS.
Describe your symptoms honestly and completely.
Describe your symptoms honestly and completely.
Use your notes to share the frequency of your stomach pain.
Use your notes to share the frequency of your stomach pain.
Relate how your stomach pain is connected to using the bathroom.
Relate how your stomach pain is connected to using the bathroom.
Mention any changes in how or how often you defecate.
Mention any changes in how or how often you defecate.
Don't be ashamed to describe how your stool looks.
Don't be ashamed to describe how your stool looks.
Work with your doctor to rule out other conditions.
Work with your doctor to rule out other conditions.
Make dietary changes to alleviate your IBS symptoms.
Make dietary changes to alleviate your IBS symptoms.
Find ways to manage your stress as part of treating IBS.
Find ways to manage your stress as part of treating IBS.
Try taking supplements that may help with IBS symptoms.
Try taking supplements that may help with IBS symptoms.
Take IBS medications prescribed by your doctor.
Take IBS medications prescribed by your doctor.
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