Gas is caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of food in your digestive tract. The consequences are usually burping, feeling bloated, or passing gas. On average, most people pass gas at least 14 times per day. Some people have more gas than others, which may be uncomfortable or embarrassing.
The primary symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain or discomfort in association with frequent diarrhea or constipation and a change in bowel habits. There may also be urgency for bowel movements, a feeling of incomplete evacuation (tenesmus), bloating, or abdominal distension.
Maybe your IBS symptoms are caused by food or stress, but maybe they're not. No matter what the cause is, you have to find a way to manage your IBS and keep it from interrupting your life once, twice, or 10 times a day. Here are some suggestions to help you manage your diarrhea caused by IBS: 1  Take fiber. 2  Take an anti-diarrheal. 3  Avoid trigger foods. 4  Eat foods that can help solidify your stools. 5  Manage stress. 6  Try therapy. 7  Ask your doctor about medications.