Are bloating and gas a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome?

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Hello doctor,
I have a stomach ache, I have had a bowel movement but I still feel sad. My stomach often boils, has broken stools, and sometimes is viscous. The doctor at the private clinic told me I had irritable bowel syndrome. I took the medicine for more than 2 months but it did not go away, every time I stopped taking the medicine, the disease recurred. Due to the epidemic, I was in a blockade area, so I couldn't go to the doctor. Doctor let me ask, are stomach bloating, flatulence symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?
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Answered by Doctor Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
To the question "Is bloating and bloating a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your current symptoms are typical of the syndrome. irritable bowel (IBS). Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. To date, the pathogenesis of IBS is uncertain, but there are many factors contributing to the pathogenesis: increased frequency and abnormal contractions of the gastrointestinal tract, increased visceral sensitivity, inflammatory bowel disease, post-infection, systemic changes gut bacteria, overgrowth of the gut microbiota, food sensitivities, genes, psychological dysfunction.
This is not a disease but an irritable bowel syndrome that cannot be cured. Depending on the health status and environmental factors, the stabilization period is long or short. You can also see the pathogenesis factors. In an epidemic situation, you are in a blockade area, your symptoms may be worse. With the above sharing, I hope you understand more about your disease situation so that you can adjust your lifestyle accordingly.
If you still have questions about irritable bowel syndrome, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!

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