Is Your Cranky Colon Upsetting Your Life?

If you are one of the 58 million people who have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, then you can understand how this can turn your life around. IBS is a sometimes painful and chronic condition that can cause havoc on your digestive system. An IBS beacon and you can be in misery for hours. What is IBS and how did you learn to cope with this situation?

IBS is a medical condition that causes stomach aches, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation. At this point doctors are not sure what actually causes this condition but in some studies they have some clues as to what can cause a person to have this. One of the main findings that has been found is that people with IBS have a more sensitive colon. That's probably not a term you want to use to describe your colon? Researchers also find that stress and infection in your body can lead to the onset of IBS. When you emphasize the last thing you might need is to add a medical condition to it. Although medical professionals cannot fully understand the true cause of IBS, they do understand that this is a true medical condition. Medical conditions that need to be controlled and controlled to enable you to function and live a normal life.

There is no cure for this disease but there are treatments available to help alleviate symptoms. Treatment for IBS usually starts with making changes to your daily activities, including the food you eat. Certain foods can cause symptoms associated with IBS. Everybody is different and everyone's body will react differently to the food we eat. It's a good idea to keep a journal to help find out what triggers the food that causes you to have a flare. When you start to know what foods are causing painful and uncomfortable symptoms, you will be able to avoid them. Managing your diet is one of the ways you can learn to manage IBS and prevent any flare ups.

This can be difficult for some people and may take some time to think. Patience will be key here and keeping a good record of what you eat will really help determine if food is the cause of your sensitive colon acting. Certain foods known to be high triggers for the disease include chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, dairy products, wheat and fructose. These foods are not said to be the cause of your IBS, but they are triggers that can cause your symptoms to worsen. Eating lots of fatty foods has also been shown to be a trigger for your IBS. Spend some time talking with your doctor while keeping a foo journal to help reduce the cause.

Stress is also known as a trigger for your IBS. Stress is known to cause many problems in the body such as raising your blood pressure so it's no wonder it can also play a role in digestive disorders. Depression and anxiety can also play a role in making your symptoms worse. It's ironic when you think, because when you have this kind of situation how can you not be a little anxious? Always worrying about having to run to the bathroom or dealing with sharp stomach aches is enough to make anyone fall a little depressed.

So how do you deal with this annoying disease? There are several methods that are said to help you to learn how to not let the disease control your life. The first thing we mention, is to keep that food journal. You may need to make some dietary changes, but if it takes a spasm and it hurts it will be worth it.

Learning to relax and participate in some relaxation therapy is another great way to keep those symptoms under check. What do you find most relaxing? Is taking a good bath in such a way that you can keep your stress levels in check? Everyone will have different ideas when it comes to relaxation techniques, but the goal is to provide a way to relax your muscles and your mind. Deep breathing exercises are a great idea here as well as mediation. Find something that you enjoy and that gives you a sense of relaxation.

There are many different types of psychological treatments out there that are also said to help people learn to better manage and manage their IBS. This is cognitive therapy, hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. All 3 of these jobs teach you how to resolve conflict and stress in your life, as this can be the reason why your IBS is growing. Talk to your doctor about the treatment, if any is appropriate for you.

Exercise is always good for the body and recent studies have shown that this also applies to people suffering from IBS. People who exercise regularly, 3-4 times a week, have been shown to have low IBS. That's good news, so if you need a reason to start exercising again here you go. Doctors also suggest that people with IBS should eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day.

Living with abdominal cramps and digestive problems will not be fun, but if you learn how to cope with the disease, you will be able to live a more "normal" life. Don't let your silly colonies control your life anymore.

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