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All About IBS The Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS, The Irritable Bowel Syndrome is NOT a disease, it's called 'Syndrome' because it is a collection of symptoms and It is diagnosed mainly by eliminating other more serious conditions.
It is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Constipation & Diarrhea or the alternation of the last two.
There are a very large number of people suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and many goes undiagnosed. In fact, as many as 1 in 5 Americans have this condition & most people experience their first symptoms between the ages of 15 and 40.
Though it doesn't permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer - it can be very distressing and hugely affect one's quality of life.
I've suffered from IBS for long time. I was constipated but I am totally IBS symptom free for the last 4 years. Read how
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Common Causes
Doctors are not very confirmed about the causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome but Researchers do have a few theories about what causes IBS:
People with this condition may have a more sensitive colon than others.
In people with this problem, brain may perceive contractions in the Gut more acutely than others.
The immune system may respond differently to Stress and infection in people with irritable bowel movements.
Hormonal changes may trigger the symptoms (80% of patients are women).
Symptoms
1. Constipation: Constipation happens when the bowel is moving far too slowly, holding the stool for a prolonged period inside the body. Having this problem can be literally painful within the gut region and it is very unhealthily for individuals to live with this issue. Once the vitamins and minerals have been absorbed within the body, the food turns into waste and should be excreted.
I've suffered from this condition myself and I know how discomforting it is. But as you may have read my story, after Drinking aloe vera ..my irritable bowel syndrome is completely gone. And I am free from any symptoms for the last 4 years.
So Yes it is curable.
2. Diarrhea: This is a very common symptom amongst many sufferers. This is caused by the intestine moving too quickly causing the food to be expelled before it is properly formed.
This is very very uncomfortable situation. I've seen my brother suffering with this condition. And because he has this symptom whenever he has to go out he takes an extra hour before going out to make sure he'll be ok during the period outside (as the people with this condition tend to worry a lot about having a washroom nearby this stress even triggers theirs condition further)
This causes a lot of anxiety which modern day doctors think is a factor that causes irritable bowels. Instead anxiety can be initiated by other IBS symptoms and can be a result of intestinal flora imbalance.
3. Stomach Bloating and Gas: Almost all sufferers have this problem to a certain extent. It can be strong pressure within the stomach area or it can simply be gas moving about. Gas is usually detected by stomach noise or some discomfort within the gut region.
Bloating occurs when undigested particles of food reach the small intestines. This area of the gut contains gas-producing bacteria. The gas can be formed shortly after a meal or it can exists long after taking food.
In fact, gas & noise can exist at any point in time, non-coherent to when the food was taken. Many times the bloating can be present immediately after and/or during a mentally and/or physically stressful event.
Many other symptoms of it exists and here is the list below:
Abdominal Pain Acid Reflux Allergies Anxiety/Nervousness Bladder Uncontrollable Body Spots Dizziness Fibromyalgia Head Fog Hot and Cold Sweats Nausea Skin Damage Ulcers & Weight Gain/Loss
*Please note, not all symptoms listed here would affect one person. Each individual may have different subsets and combination of each*
General Diagnosis
Doctors generally diagnose it after hearing someone describe their symptoms and examining them. The doctor may recommend further tests such as :
A Sigmoidoscopy, A Biopsy, A colonoscopy or Stool Testing and X-rays of the Bowel.
Some Treatments
There are couple of alternative approaches one can take to treat this, but it is important to get checked by the Physician to make sure there is no other hidden symptoms leading to a serious disease.
Once you are confirmed about your condition, you can try one or combination of 2 or more methods mentioned below to treat your irritable bowel syndrome.
Change in Diet Taking Supplements like Fish Oil and/or Probiotic Alternative Therapies such as Acupuncture and/or Hypnosis Stress Management & Over the counter Medicine (though personally this is not my favorite option)
Foods Those Are Safe for IBS Sufferers
Foods that contain soluble fiber (e.g., oatmeal, rice, banana and white bread)
Foods that contain insoluble fiber (e.g., raw vegetables and fruits)
Tofu, which is a rich source of protein and is easily digestible.
Probiotics, which provide good bacteria in the gut for strengthening the digestive system
Foods those Trigger IBS
Foods high in oil content such as cooking oil, butter, spread, sauce, salad dressing, fried food and fast food
Milk and Dairy products
Solid Chocolate
Alcoholic Drinks
Caffeinated Drinks like coffee and soda
Foods that contain MSG, preservatives, additives, and artificial flavoring and sweetener
Sugar Alcohols, which cause diarrhea
Foods like broccoli, corn and cauliflower that can cause gas
Starchy foods like potatoes, pasta, pumpkin, noodles and rice
Aloe Vera & Probiotic in IBS
NOTE: If you like to buy Aloe Vera drink or Probiotic for your IBS condition you can click on the above image to go to My Aloe Store
Aloe Vera when taken internally works as a Colon Cleanser and as mentioned in the
Health Benefits of Aloe Vera
it also helps in our digestive system. Aloe works as a Pre-biotic making the bowel condition more favorable for the pro-biotic which fights with the bad bacteria that often causes the imbalance in Bowel function.
Here is a very interesting video showing exactly how the bad bacteria causes IBS and how Aloe Vera & Pro-biotic is a very effective combination to treat this. Click on the play button to watch
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