What is IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by recurring abdominal pain, altered bowel habits, and bloating without structural or inflammatory cause. IBS significantly affects quality of life and requires specialist assessment to distinguish it from other serious bowel conditions.
Types of IBS
IBS with Diarrhea
Predominantly loose or frequent stools, urgency and abdominal cramps
IBS with Constipation
Predominantly hard, infrequent stools with straining and incomplete evacuation
Mixed IBS
Alternating diarrhea and constipation, the most common pattern
Unclassified IBS
Symptoms not fitting the above patterns but meeting IBS diagnostic criteria
Symptoms Treated
- Recurrent abdominal pain or cramping, often relieved by defecation
- Bloating and visible abdominal distension
- Diarrhea, constipation, or alternating bowel habits
- Mucus in stools
- Urgency or feeling of incomplete bowel emptying
- Worsening symptoms related to food or stress
Diagnosis and Investigation
Dr Ayub Naich performs a thorough clinical assessment to confirm IBS and rule out serious conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, and colorectal cancer. Investigations may include blood tests, stool tests, and colonoscopy where indicated.
Treatment Options
Treatment is tailored to each patient and may include dietary modifications (low-FODMAP diet guidance), antispasmodic medications, laxatives or anti-diarrheal agents as appropriate, gut-directed psychological therapies, probiotics, and stress management. Dr Ayub Naich provides ongoing monitoring for all IBS patients in Lahore.
Related Services
Related care at Dr Ayub Naich's clinic includes stomach disease treatment, colonoscopy, colon cancer screening, and weight loss programs for patients across Lahore.