A community portal about Irritable bowel syndrome with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: In gastroenterology, irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain...
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A community portal about Irritable bowel syndrome with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: In gastroenterology, irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits which are not associated with any abnormalities seen on routine clinical testing. It is fairly common and makes up 20–50% of visits to gastroenterologists. Lower abdominal pain, and bloating associated with alteration of bowel habits and abdominal discomfort relieved with defecation are the most frequent symptoms. The abdominal pain type is usually described in a patient as either diarrhea -predominant, constipation -predominant or IBS with alternating stool pattern. In some individuals, IBS may have an acute onset and develop after an infectious illness characterised by two or more of the following: fever, vomiting, acute diarrhea, positive stool culture. This post-infective syndrome has consequently been termed "post-infectious IBS" and is acute onset Rome II criteria positive. This condition is more homogenous, being mostly IBS-D and is drawing much clinical investigation.
Do you have tummy troubles? You are not alone! Digestive problems are very common, in fact after back pain, stomach problems are the next biggest reason someone goes to see a doctor in America. And irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a main culprit. Read Full Story
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that is quite common. It’s a chronic disorder of the bowel that can cause undue suffering such as severe pain, constipation and diarrhea to you or any person. All these symptoms can sometimes go on for many years, depending on how you or cope with the problem. A good way to deal with IBS is through learning the right irritable bowel diet. How? By knowing which food can trigger your symptoms, so you can avoid them. So, what is the best way to... Read Full Story
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an ordinary disorder of the bowel that can lead to gassiness, bloating, cramps and frequent visit to the bathroom. So if you are lucky enough to be experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t fret, it can be cure in just a week. If you are planning to do something exciting in two weeks time, read on to know the best irritable bowel treatment to take. Treatments Pure peppermint oil – This is an excellent treatment to your bowel movements. It has an anti... Read Full Story
As we begin the holiday season, with all day and all night holiday celebrations, that may include rich, flavorful dishes and too many drinks, remember to be kind to your stomach by paying attention to your body's signals and have on hand a few herbs soothe your tummy. The holiday season can wreak havoc on your digestive system. Traveling in itself, with a change in time zones, airport stress and other stresses associated with getting to you destination, not to mention fatigue, can cause... Read Full Story
Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients are advised to follow the right diet for IBS because there are food that can worsen or trigger IBS episodes. But what should be the right diet for IBS? Read Full Story
Many provisions are available for a person who is worried about choosing a new medication for IBS. Some of these medications are under testing while others are only be tested and still others are being offered to patients in need of medications that are different than the usual tried and tested medications for IBS. Many times the normal prescription medications that doctors ask you to take will provide less than satisfactory results. Since IBS is a particularly difficult condition that gives... Read Full Story
Diane (not her real name) asked me to share her story with my readers.
Diane came to see me for help with stress, IBS and incontinence. She is 56 years old with four children, two of them with special needs. Even though she has been divorced for six years, there are ongoing difficult financial disputes with her ex-husband who is a high profile businessman.
Prolonged Stress
It turned out that her physical issues had started nearly twelve years ago, about a year after discovering her... Read Full Story
In the last few years, there has been a growing interest in the use of herbal treatment for IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This condition is typically manifested by sporadic and sometimes painful muscle spasms in the intestinal walls, as well as unpredictable bouts of diarrhea and constipation. Although this condition has been known for [...]
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Do you feel discomfort, or mild to severe pain in the abdomen? Heartburn? Flatulence? Frequent belching, Nausea and Vomiting? do you think its a serious condition? maybe just indigestion. Those are the symptoms of indigestion. Indigestion is abdominal discomfort or distress associated with eating. The condition is easy to treat and avoid, and is rarely serous. However, indigestion may be a symptom of a more serious disorder like stomach cancer, peptic ulcer, or gallstones. Indigestion is... Read Full Story
An irritable bowel syndrome is a type of disorder that exhibits symptoms like bloating, constipation, cramping, diarrhea and abdominal pain. The most harm that IBS can do is to cause great distress and discomfort although it may have some effect on the intestines; but it’s not something to worry about since it
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