IBS with urinary issues?

[Gut74]

I’m a 49 year old male who’s had IBS for awhile now. But notice when I have a flare up I notice it affects my urinary system also. Does anyone have this same issue?

[Jackie1612]

sorry to hear that. Yes, it also affects me, with a feeling of inflammation and frequency.

[Wallace-s]

Good morning,

43 year old male having had ‘IBS’ for many years and yes= 100% affects the unrinary system.

When having a flare up be it even mild, I drink and am then almost instantly peeing the liquid back out again…..

From what I’ve read & experienced tends to be a perfectly ‘normal’ symptom, albeit incredibly frustrating.

Hope this helps

[SpasmsIBS]

yes I have similar symptoms although not always with an obvious flare up. Think it is now documented as an IBS possible symptom. Frustrating. I have found reducing fodmaps in my diet help.

[DippyDame]

Yes...and it seems to work the other way round tooUTIs can affect bowels

I guess we need to look at the body holistically

[Will1234]

Hi,Yes often get the same. Not always but sometimes and it seems very much linked to times when a flare up is on the go.

[angelwings52]

It's another joy of IBS, my doctor said it was Irritable Bladder (also known as interstitial cystitis) - best advice I had was to drink more fluids especially water, (I know, seems ridiculous but it does work!) but if it continues check with your doctor as you might need medication.

[Luisa22]

I always pee more when I'm having a flare up of IBS -D. I can't ever understand why. My logic is baffled. I imagine if water is coming out in large quantities through the kidneys, then why is there too much water not being absorbed from the gut?? There must be a scientific reason but it's beyond me.