Abdominal bloating with bowel disorders is a sign of what disease?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have a full stomach, I can't defecate (when I go, it's difficult), sometimes I have stomach cramps, after I have constipation or loose stools. The abdomen around the snake's navel. So the doctor told me that bloating with bowel disorders is a sign of disease? I thank you doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Bui Chi Nam - Department of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What is a sign of bloating with bowel disorders? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
With your symptoms of abdominal cramps, fecal incontinence (faeces at times of apple, at times of liquid) occurring for a long time in young people, it may be possible. you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
The most important IBS treatment is to adjust your eating habits accordingly: Limit stimulants such as alcohol, coffee, eat a lot of fiber (vegetables, fresh fruits), drink enough water (2l/24h), Increasing physical activity, sports, reducing stress is very important. In addition, you should choose appropriate foods such as limiting or not eating foods that cause abdominal pain or increased stool excretion.
However, to make an accurate diagnosis of IBS, you should see a gastroenterologist to rule out any physical damage to the digestive tract such as ulcerative bowel disease (IBD), colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn's,...
If you still have questions about abdominal bloating and bowel disorders, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!