What Happens if Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is Left Untreated?

If left untreated, persistent diarrhea or constipation in IBS can lead to dehydration, malabsorption, and weight loss. It may also cause chronic indigestion. It can aggravate hemorrhoids (piles) in people who already have them. However, it doesn’t lead to colon cancer, rectal bleeding or inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis.



