Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may develop in certain fibromyalgia patients. IBS is a typical digestive disorder that makes the stomach hurt and bloat. It may cause diarrhea or constipation. Cramps, stomach pain, bloating, and gas are other symptoms of IBS. It is a long-term chronic ailment that requires management.
According to research, those who suffer from fibromyalgia and IBS are more likely to develop interstitial cystitis, often known as painful bladder syndrome (PBS). About 32 percent of IBS patients have PBS. IBS is more prevalent in women, as per studies. The condition affects between 12 and 24 percent of women, compared to approximately five to nine percent of men.
Both PBS and IBS can result in lower abdominal pain or cramps, pain during sexual activity or urinating, bladder pressure, and a heightened desire to urinate throughout the day. Although the specific connection between PBS and IBS and fibromyalgia is uncertain, research points to similarities between the two conditions’ origins.
