Is the IBS??

[Newby101]

Hi I’ve been experiencing stomach problems (feels like butterflies ) for a week now. Bloated, trapped wind and diarrhoea. Thought it was part of a migraine l was experiencing but the migraine is gone but stomach issues continuing. I’ve had diarrhoea in the morning for weeks now. Could IBS come on this quickly? 😌

[stacem1987]

Hi yes it's possible. Ibs can start at anytime for no apparent reason. It's often triggered by stress (according to research). You need to see your gp ASAP.

[xjrs]

Any changes in bowel habits should be discussed with your GP. IBS can't be diagnosed from symptoms alone. Your GP will need to run some tests to eliminate other things:

nhs.uk/conditions/irritable...

[Frasina]

In my case, the IBS comes on quickly; I have many months when it is fine, then sometimes for no apparent reason it is not! I have had IBS 25 years and patchy pancolitis (IBD ) for 2 years. If you have straight forward IBS there are many things you can do to help (although what works for one may not work for another!) The main thing is to rule out anything else that it could be, so in the first instance see your GP. Good luck.