K58.3: Irritable bowel syndrome with mixed bowel habits [IBS-M]

You have irritable bowel syndrome. For this reason, you have had repeated diarrhea and constipation for several months.

Other symptoms in the intestines may for instance be abdominal cramps, flatulence and a pulling or twinge in the abdomen. You were examined due to your bowel complaint. No changes that are typical for other diseases of the intestines were found in the course of this. In your case, what is known as irritable bowel syndrome was detected.

With irritable bowel syndrome, the intestines react differently than usual. The intestines are constantly expanding and contracting in order to convey intestinal contents. This is not usually noticeable. With irritable bowel syndrome on the other hand, you may have symptoms when the intestines expand. It is also possible for the intestinal contents to be conveyed faster or slower than usual. The symptoms may lessen after the bowel movement. You may also have the feelings of not being able to excrete everything during your bowel movement.

Various influences can cause irritable bowel syndrome or make it worse. Sometimes, irritable bowel syndrome develops after a stomach bug. Psychological influences such as constant stress may also encourage bowel complaints.