Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

3) Diarrhea

Diarrhea, IBS Signs

Diarrhea is a common Intestinal manifestation of a wide variety of disorders, and it can be best described as an acute increase in the frequency, fluidity, and volume of bowel movements. In other words, if you have diarrhea, you will have more frequent and more watery stools than normal. Diarrhea caused by IBS may appear suddenly and last for 2 to 4 days. To treat diarrhea, patients may rely on over-the-counter anti-diarrhea medications or probiotic therapy to balance the gut microbiota.