Symptoms Of IBS: Non-Gastrointestinal Symptoms
The most common non-gastrointestinal symptoms may be chronic fatigue syndrome, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), and fibromyalgia.
What is chronic fatigue syndrome?
Chronic fatigue is described as a permanent and intense fatigue of unknown cause that limits a person’s ability to function. These symptoms persist for at least 6 months and do not improve with rest.1IBS is present in 51% of people with chronic fatigue syndrome.2
What is TMJ?
TMJ includes symptoms related to pain of the temporomandibular joint and surrounding areas.1 The temporomandibular joint is like a hinge in the jaw area that lets you move your jaw in various motions for talking, chewing, and yawning. IBS is present in 64% of people with TMJ.2
What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and widespread pain that is typically associated with fatigue, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and loss of intellectual functions.1 Approximately 20-50 percent of IBS patients have fibromyalgia.2
Other non-GI symptoms
Sleep disturbances were found in 28% to 74% of people with IBS. Other non-GI symptoms found among people with IBS include chronic pelvic pain and tension headaches.2,3
