Warnings for juniper berry: Juniper can overstimulate the kidneys, so do not use it when they are inflamed or infected. Inflamed or infected kidneys can be very serious, so be sure to seek a doctorâs advice.
Common referral areas are the chest, pelvis or legs. Some people with IBS have sudden attacks of abdominal pain that can be so severe that they visit a doctor immediately or go to the emergency room. IBS is a common cause of brief hospital admissions for observation and evaluation of abdominal pain.
IBS symptoms may be worse in patients who also have stress or mood disorders, such as anxiety, and depression; however, these conditions do not cause IBS. Symptoms range from mild to severe with most people experiencing the milder ones. 1  Abdominal distention. 2  Abdominal fullness, gas, bloating. 3  Abdominal pain that: 4  comes and goes. 5  is reduced or goes away after a bowel movement. 6  occurs after meals.