Why does irritable bowel syndrome cause back pain?

Written by Wu Hai Wu
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 26, 2024
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Generally speaking, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) itself does not cause back pain. However, patients with IBS often experience psychological stress, emotional anxiety, and insomnia, among other issues. Therefore, it is highly likely that back pain in these patients may be due to anxiety and insomnia, as a lack of restful sleep can lead to back pain. If a patient experiences back pain, it is advised to visit a hospital as soon as possible for comprehensive examinations to rule out the possibility of any organic diseases. Consideration of traditional Chinese medicine and herbal treatments can also be taken into account.

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Can a CT scan check for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common type of functional gastrointestinal disorder, characterized primarily by abdominal pain accompanied by changes in habitual bowel patterns. The abdominal pain is related to defecation, often improving after bowel movements, and the symptoms frequently recur or are chronically persistent. Thus, IBS is a functional disease, meaning it does not involve organic changes. In other words, medical examinations do not reveal problems in any specific part of the body. Therefore, IBS cannot be detected with a CT scan, and CT also cannot visualize the intestinal mucosa. Even diseases like chronic colitis cannot be detected with a CT scan. Any diseases involving the gastrointestinal mucosa cannot be uncovered by CT, hence diagnosis requires the use of gastroscopy or colonoscopy.

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How can we prevent stomach pain from irritable bowel syndrome?

Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who experience abdominal pain can lightly massage their abdomen or apply heat using a hot towel or heating pad. Of course, if the abdominal pain is severe, antispasmodic pain relief medication can be used for treatment, or traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as physical therapy, acupuncture, or moxibustion can be applied. Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome should maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. They should eat more foods containing rough fiber to more effectively prevent the occurrence of abdominal pain. Additionally, patients need to regulate dietary and emotional factors.

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Is irritable bowel syndrome prone to recurrence?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders, characterized mainly by abdominal pain associated with bowel habits, as well as changes in the characteristics of the stool, such as alternating diarrhea or constipation. Generally, abdominal pain tends to decrease after defecation and is related to it. This condition is prone to recurring episodes, presenting a prolonged and difficult-to-cure phenomenon. In Western medicine, probiotics can be taken orally to adjust the gut flora and alleviate symptoms. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) also provides options, including herbal medicine based on syndrome differentiation and oral administration. Additionally, external TCM therapies such as moxibustion, herbal enemas, and herbal hydrotherapy are also effective in treating this condition.

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Does irritable bowel syndrome have anything to do with the stomach?

The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be somewhat related to the stomach. IBS is considered a type of functional dyspepsia, with main symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or an alternation between diarrhea and constipation. Patients may also experience some symptoms related to the stomach such as acid reflux, burping, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. If these symptoms occur, it is recommended to visit the gastroenterology department of a reputable hospital as soon as possible and to undergo a gastroscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Effective medication can be chosen based on the above symptoms and those of irritable bowel syndrome for treatment.

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Does irritable bowel syndrome cause flat stools?

Generally speaking, irritable bowel syndrome does not cause flat stools. If a patient experiences flat stools, it is very likely due to a tumor or polyps in the intestine compressing the stool, leading to deformation and flatness of the stool. Once a patient experiences flat stools, it is advised to visit the gastroenterology department of a hospital as soon as possible to undergo a colonoscopy to determine the cause of the flat stools. If it is found to be caused by a tumor or polyps in the intestine, then a biopsy of the pathological tissue should be done to promptly confirm the diagnosis. Of course, it could also be caused by conditions such as anal stenosis.