Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• IBS
  
  Irritable Bowel Syndrome is when the stool moves either too slow or too fast through the intestines. Cramp-like pain or instant diarrhea onset results from this.
  
  

Causes

• Depression is one cause
  
  Stress, depression and anxiety are all possible causes for IBS. Interestingly, headaches are also triggered by these factors, even in those who are not suffering from IBS.
  
  

Headaches

• Headache
  
  Headaches are a symptom of IBS, but are also brought on by the same factors that are contributors to IBS. Medications taken for IBS sometimes result in headaches.
  
  

Lifestyle Changes

• Exercise can help
  
  Stress reduction is necessary for those with IBS. Careful attention to diet can also help. Extra rest and exercise relieve symptoms.
  
  

Medicines

• Some medicine used for relief
  
  You may be able to reduce the headaches by taking ibuprofen. Doctors prescribe antispasmodic medicines and may even prescribe a pain killer for relief of IBS symptoms.