Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very passionate topic for me. This is because I have friends and family members that have issues and suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This condition can be very painful at time and frustrating. It is a functional bowel disease.

When individuals suffer from IBS, they have cramps and pains in their stomach. Also, they feel like they have to use the restroom. A large percentage of people in the U. S suffer with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The pain is different for each individual. These digestive pains and flare-ups can last for several hours. Some researchers say the bowel is experiencing inflammation.
People experience IBS because they have a sensitive colon. Doctors don’t really know what cause IBS. They really don’t know why some people have stronger contraction than others when their food is going through the digestion process. Some people experience diarrhea and some people experience constipation when their digesting their food if they have IBS.
What Man Trigger Irritable Bowel Syndrome
1. Certain Foods: Spices, Chocolate, fruits, beans, fats, cabbage, cauliflower, milk. drinks, alcohol, broccoli
2. Hormones: Studies show that women experience IBS a lot during their menstrual periods.
3. Stress: For some reason people suffer from IBS when they are stress
4. Bacteria: Sometimes if there is a overgrowth of bacteria in the colon, IBS can be triggered.
Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
1. Bloating
2. Diarrhea
3. Stomach pains
4. Constipation
5. Depression
6. Anxiety
7. Intestinal Infection
Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The first thing to do is consult a doctor so that you can get the proper diagnosis. The doctor may provide counseling or medications based on your symptoms and diagnosis. Some medications are antispasmodic medicines, antidepressants, laxatives, or antidiarrheal medicines. Some people are able to manage the problems they have with IBS by watching what they eat, lifestyle changes and controlling stress. Currently, there is no cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Some people have found relieve with IBS by adding fiber to their diet, drinking plenty off water, avoiding fatty foods, wheat bread and eating small meals.
Avoid Eating These Foods If You Suffer From Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• cauliflower
• horseradish
• watercress
• wasabi
• kale, and
• broccoli
• black beans,
• chickpeas (garbanzo beans),
• edamame,
• fava beans, and
• soy nuts.
• drinks
Best Regards,
Frankie Muhammad