Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disease and the disease itself does not affect the life expectancy of patients.
The pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome is related to the increased sensitivity of the intestinal nerves, which is manifested by long-term recurrent abdominal pain, diarrhea and other digestive discomfort symptoms, while there is no intestinal mucosal inflammation or ulcer changes on colonoscopy, so it is generally not malignant and will not affect the normal life expectancy of patients. However, this kind of disease will affect the quality of life of the patients, and in serious cases, it will affect normal life, work and study, and the patients dare not go out, which is very harmful to the psychology. It is necessary to pay attention to it and actively go to the hospital gastroenterology department for examination and treatment.
Patients are advised to maintain a regular routine, eat a light diet, avoid anxiety and tension, cooperate with doctors and actively treat patients with excessive anxiety and depression, and give psychotherapy if necessary.