Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a set of intestinal symptoms often associated with stress, depression, anxiety, or previous intestinal infection. It varies in severity and duration from person to person. The symptoms of typical IBS occur at least three days per month. Summerlin physician specialist, Dr. Chanu Dasari is an expert in various treatment modalities of IBS which enables his patients to lead a healthy life. Dr. Dasari is a top IBS specialist in Summerlin and prescribes his patients effective non-surgical treatments.

The common signs & symptoms of IBS include:

• ​Change in frequency of stool
• ​Change in appearance of stool
• ​Abdominal cramps
• ​Bloating & flatulence
• ​Alternating constipation & diarrhea
• ​Clear or white mucus with the stool

Symptoms of bloating and abdominal cramps typically go away after a bowel movement.

IBS is subcategorized, based on constipation-predominant and diarrhea-predominant IBS and alternating or mixed symptoms. Dr. Dasari may advise to avoid certain types of foods and liquids which aggravate IBS.

These include:

• ​Dairy products, especially cheese
• ​High-protein diets
• ​Processed foods such as chips and cookies
• ​Coffee, carbonated drinks, and alcohol
• ​Breads and cereals made with refined grains

Dr. Dasari may provide an effective diet plan for treating IBS such as:

• ​Plenty of rehydration fluids
• ​A diet low on certain carbohydrates
• ​Gluten-free diet for diarrhea in certain patients
• ​Fiber diet for constipation
• ​No sugar

IBS has adverse effects on the lifestyle of patients. If you feel any symptoms of IBS, it is highly recommended to consult Dr. Dasari for prompt evaluation, early diagnosis, and precise treatments.