The topic Colon Spasm you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Quick Summary:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal tract disorder that affects the large intestine, which is also known as the colon.
• Normally, food that is consumed is pushed through the digestive tract by muscle contractions of the intestines. In individuals with IBS, contractions either last too long or too short a time. This creates problems in proper food movement through the digestive tract.
• Common symptoms associated with IBS include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. In most cases, these symptoms do not become extreme and can be controlled through a combination of medications and lifestyle changes.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is classified and diagnosed as four subtypes, depending on the individual’s stool consistency. The IBS classification is important, as it determines what medications and treatments the individual shall receive.

• IBS with constipation: Hard stools at least 25% of the time, loose stools less than 25% of the time
• IBS with diarrhea: Loose stools at least 25% of the time, hard stools less than 25% of the time
• Mixed IBS: Hard stools at least 25% of the time, loose stools at least 25% of the time
• Unsubtyped IBS: Hard stools less than 25% of the time, loose stools less than 25% of the time

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