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 include abdominal pain and occasional diarrhea, often alternating with constipation, rapid transit of food with frequent bowel movements, a sense of fullness (bloating), abdominal tenderness and swelling, a lack of awareness of the bowel action (the need to go), and often headache and anxiety.