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INTRODUCTION- ✔Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional bowel disorder of the lower gastrointestinal tract i.e. large intestine (colon) in absence of demonstrable organic pathology. The symptoms of IBS may include abdominal pain, cramping, distention, discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, and alteration of bowel habits and various symptoms of defecation ✔There are three subcategories of IBS, according to the principal • Pain associated with diarrhea • Pain associated with constipation • Pain and diarrhea alternating with constipation.  ✔Each patient’s symptoms are unique. CAUSES – ©Psychosocial factors ©Altered Gastrointestinal motility ©Visceral hypersensitivity (hyperalgesia): ©Dietary factors ©GI infection ©Post infectious / post inflammatory causes ©Hormonal changes DIAGNOSIS – ✔At least 3 months continuous or recurrent symptoms of abdominal pain associated with one of the following: • Relief by defecation • Change in stool con...

Understanding Infertility : Most couples who get married intend to go the family route sooner or later. However for those who have been trying sexual intercourse for more than 6 months without any contraceptive aids and still have not succeeded in having a baby, the underlying cause may be infertility in one or both partners. Infertility affects up to 15% of couples trying to conceive and have a baby. Making Sense of Infertility Infertility, in medical terms, refers to a person’s biological inability to contribute to conception. There are many biological causes that may make this happen, some of which can be medically corrected. It has been noted after thorough research that about 40% of these issues involve male infertility issues, while women take a 40% share. The remaining 20% are due to complications in both partners. So, if you are unable to conceive even after trying for more than 6 months, it is important that you get yourself and your spouse tested. This will help you ...