Shared symptoms between IBS-C and IBS-D
- Abdominal pain
- Cramping
- Bloating
- Mucus in the stool
- Excess gas
- Fatigue
- Trouble Sleeping
- Anxiety and Stress
Differences between IBS-C and IBS-D
- Constipation — Straining, infrequent stools, hard or lumpy stools, and/or a feeling that the bowel does not empty completely. You may feel as if there is a “blockage” preventing them from passing stools.
- Chronic (regular) diarrhea can indicate that you have IBS. Details on diarrhea and constipation can be found here and here!
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