Friday, January 29, 2010

IBS Syndrome

By Runal Keronil

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the intestines which usually consists of diarrhea, constipation, intestinal gas, bloating, cramping and abdominal pain. The most common names for irritable bowel syndrome are known as bowel disease, spastic colon and mucous colitis.

Once a diagnosis has been made, it's time to take action. Fortunately, this is not a life-threatening illness, and it can be controlled through diet, stress reduction and medicine. Many people find avoiding certain foods and adding fiber to their diet to be helpful. Finding ways to minimize anxiety is also important in successfully managing spastic colon/IBS. Taking charge of your health and well-being will put you on the fast track to feeling better and getting back to an active and happy lifestyle.

IBS is a disease that can easily be misdiagnosed because there currently is no laboratory test or imaging test that doctors can use to help diagnose it. IBS symptoms are the main driver for diagnosis and this makes a doctor's task more difficult since the disease shares so many characteristics with other illnesses. IBS is often mistaken for a number of other diseases including infectious diseases, parasites, food allergies, or lactose intolerance. IBS symptoms also closely mimic the symptoms of a patient with celiac disease.

fatty foods
milk and dairy products
chocolate
alcohol
caffeine (including coffee)
carbonated beverages

There are 3 types of irritable bowel syndrome. IBS - D sufferers have diarrhea as the most frequent symptom. IBS - C sufferers deal primarily with constipation and IBS - A sufferers can have both.

Bavolex can reduce stress and anxiety while it works to improve the functioning of the digestive system. - 14130

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