About Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Headaches
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is when the stool moves either too slow or too fast through the intestines. Cramp-like pain or instant diarrhea onset results from this.
Causes
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Stress, depression and anxiety are all possible causes for IBS. Interestingly, headaches are also triggered by these factors, even in those who are not suffering from IBS.
Headaches
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Headaches are a symptom of IBS, but are also brought on by the same factors that are contributors to IBS. Medications taken for IBS sometimes result in headaches.
Lifestyle Changes
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Stress reduction is necessary for those with IBS. Careful attention to diet can also help. Extra rest and exercise relieve symptoms.
Medicines
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You may be able to reduce the headaches by taking ibuprofen. Doctors prescribe antispasmodic medicines and may even prescribe a pain killer for relief of IBS symptoms.
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