GI Conditions | Granite Peaks Gastroenterology (2024)

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What is the most common bowel disorder? ›

Do You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the Most Common GI Condition? In the United States, it is estimated that 10-15 percent of the adult population suffers from IBS symptoms, yet only 5 to 7 percent of adults have been diagnosed with the disease.

If it doesn't stop after a couple of weeks, it's probably not just a stomach virus. You might be dealing with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Or you might have an infection, a thyroid disorder, or a food allergy.

Options include medications, dietary interventions, and mental health resources such as cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnotherapy. Physical therapists that specialize in disorders of the pelvic floor may also be recommended.

Gastric distress is a group of digestive disorders that are associated with lingering symptoms of constipation, bloating, reflux, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping. These gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms can be caused by infections, food intolerances, food allergies or autoimmune diseases.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for two conditions (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Prolonged inflammation results in damage to the GI tract.

Intestinal problems, such as polyps and cancer, infections, celiac disease, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, malabsorption, short bowel syndrome, and intestinal ischemia. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and hiatal hernia.

Consult your health care provider if you notice unusual or unexplained changes in your bowel movements, such as: Bloody, black or tarry-colored stools. Persistent diarrhea or constipation. Pain in the stomach that doesn't go away.

Dumping syndrome is a group of symptoms, such as diarrhea, nausea, and feeling light-headed or tired after a meal, that are caused by rapid gastric emptying. Rapid gastric emptying is a condition in which food moves too quickly from your stomach to your duodenum.

How does gastroparesis affect your bowel movements (poop)? Gastroparesis slows down your whole digestive process, which can delay your bowel movements. It can also deliver large, undigested pieces of food to your intestines, which are more difficult to pass through.

Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) is a new umbrella term to describe many common gastrointestinal disorders. In DGBI, the digestive tract appears normal on testing, but has symptoms that cause significant distress.

What is the best medicine for gastrointestinal? ›

You may want to consult with a gastroenterologist (a healthcare provider that specializes in GI issues) if your normal bowel movement frequency increases and if your stool is loose, watery or is accompanied by symptoms such as urgency or fatigue.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to describe conditions that cause severe tummy pain and diarrhoea. IBD is long-term, but there are treatments that can help with the symptoms. The main types of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Symptoms include blood on or mixed in with the stool, a change in normal bowel habits, narrowing of the stool, abdominal pain, weight loss, or constant tiredness.

“Healthy stool is usually considered a soft, formed bowel movement that is typically brownish in color,” says Dr. Cheng. “Stool may be indicative of a health problem if someone notices a change in their bowel habits with constipation or diarrhea, or notices a change in color of their stools.