When being diagnosed with IBS it is critical to understand and take under consideration the symptoms. Some of the more commonly accepted and verified symptoms include intermittent or constant lower abdominal pain and cramping, excessive gas and swelling. Typically Issues with the Upper GastroIntestinal Track are not associated with IBS. Symptons like fever, join discomfort, nausea and passing blood are not usually assocaited with IBS. The criteria used to determine whether or not you have IBS is known as the ROme II Guidelines. IBS is not considered a disease and therefore in order to be diagnosed with this disorder you have to match the symptons that have been established for IBS.
