Irritable Bowel Syndrome - What to Eat When You Suffer from IBS

IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not a true disease; it is classified as a functional disorder. Whatever is described as, if you have it, you suffer, and you feel pain and pain.

If you have it, we'll outline what you should and can't eat here.

Common symptoms are:

o Inflation and gas

o Constipation and / or

o Diarrhea

o Feel like you still have to have bowel movements after you already have one

o Feel a strong urge to have bowel movements

o Pain and cramps

o Once slime in the stool.

What checkup should a doctor have to confirm the diagnosis?

Physical examination

Blood test

X ray of the bowel: This x-ray test is called barium enema or lower GI (gastrointestinal) series. Barium is a thick liquid that makes the gut look better in x-rays. Before taking x-rays, the doctor will put barium into your gut through the anus (barium enema).

Endoscopy: The doctor enters a long thin tube into your intestine. The tube has a camera in it, and other mechanical devices, so the doctor can look into the intestines to check for problems.

What is the treatment? Is There Healing?

Unfortunately there is no cure (as it is not classified as a disease) but

There are three methods used to reduce symptoms. These are: (by importance)

diet changes

medicine

pressure release

For dietary changes, see the rules below.

For medicines, you should talk to your doctor. There are a few, but most important are to control acute diarrhea. Stress does not cause IBS, but may trigger it (like wrong foods) until you have to learn stress management (see articles on stress management.

When it comes to nutrition, check out the following important rules to control your symptoms and avoid these foods if you can, as they are known to cause IBS symptoms:

Fat foods like fries, dairy products like cheese or ice cream (except yogurt and parmesan cheese), chocolate, alcohol, caffeine (found in coffee and some soda), carbonated drinks such as soda.

Also do the following

Drink no less than 8 glasses of water daily

Eat fiber-rich foods. Fiber can be helpful as it improves how the bowel works, whether you have diarrhea, constipation or both.

Fiber can also reduce bloating, pain and other symptoms of IBS. He does this by bullying impurities and making it softer. Fiber rich foods are: bran, carrots, apples, wheat bread, and natural cereals (such as rice).

Eat natural yogurt, kefir, buttermilk, or any other unsaturated culture milk product.

Eat smaller portions, and more times a day, chewing your food for at least 25 chews before swallowing.

Test your spices for you. Ginger in small quantities can be very helpful. Hot peppers and other similar spices are special people. You must test yourself, and if the reaction is negative, avoid it now.

Remember that IBS will not kill you, but you must do your best to eliminate the symptoms. Proper rest, exercise and good mental attitude can also ensure your return to normal bowels.

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