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This chronic condition is a combination of attacks of diarrhoea and intermittent constipation. It can involve disturbance of muscular movement in the large intestine. The cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is unknown but the disorder can be aggravated by stress, and may be linked to sensitivity to particular foods. Other symptoms of IBS include abdominal cramps, bloating, and passage of mucus with the faeces.
This chronic condition is a combination of attacks of diarrhoea and intermittent constipation. It can involve disturbance of muscular movement in the large intestine. The cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is unknown but the disorder can be aggravated by stress, and may be linked to sensitivity to particular foods. Other symptoms of IBS include abdominal cramps, bloating, and passage of mucus with the faeces.
This chronic condition is a combination of attacks of diarrhoea and intermittent constipation. It can involve disturbance of muscular movement in the large intestine. The cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is unknown but the disorder can be aggravated by stress, and may be linked to sensitivity to particular foods. Other symptoms of IBS include abdominal cramps, bloating, and passage of mucus with the faeces.
This chronic condition is a combination of attacks of diarrhoea and
intermittent constipation. It can involve disturbance of muscular movement in the large intestine. The cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is unknown but the disorder can be aggravated by stress, and may be linked to sensitivity to particular foods. ther symptoms of IBS include abdominal cramps, bloating, and passage of mucus with the faeces. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterised by recurrent irritation and inflammation of the large intestine (bowel), resulting in abdominal bloating and pain that is relieved by bowel movements. ! functional disorder with no evidence of accompanying structural defect in the intestines, IBS is one of the most common gastro"intestinal disorders. #re$uent signs and symptoms of IBS% &ramp"like pain in the middle or to the side of the lower abdomen 'ain usually relieved by bowel movements (oose of more fre$uent painful bowel movements )iarrhoea and constipation, usually alternating Symptoms of upset stomach, flatulence, nausea, loss of appetite *eadache, backache +ectal pain #atigue ,arying degrees of an-iety or depression .-cessive secretion of colonic mucus &auses of IBS% (it is important to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis of IBS so that any other conditions can be ruled out) )isturbed bacterial balance as a result of antibiotic or antacid usage. !ntibiotics wipe out the friendly as well as unfriendly bacteria, disturbing normal gut ecology. !ntacids decrease hydrochloric acid in the stomach / which is necessary for proper digestion and also destroys unfriendly bacteria in the stomach. (a-ative abuse. (a-atives are irritants that work by triggering forceful contractions (peristalsis) of the intestines in the body0s efforts to purge these offending substances. (a-ative abuse can damage the intestinal lining and result in poor absorption of nutrients. Stress and emotional conflict that results in an-iety or depression. Stress disrupts the secretion of the body0s digestive factors (hydrochloric acid and pancreatic en1ymes). IBS attacks are often preceded by significant stress, obsessive worry about everyday problems, marital tension, fear of loss or death of a loved one. #ood allergy. !ppro-imately two thirds of patients with IBS have at least one food allergy. 2ost common allergens are wheat and dairy products. )ietary factors. .-cessive consumption of tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, and sugar. .-cessive consumption of refined sugar may be the most important contributing fact to IBS. ! diet high in sugar $uickly raises blood glucose levels, causing a sharp decrease in intestinal peristalsis (rhythmic contraction of the intestines that propels food through the digestive tract). Since sugar is primarily digested in the first sections of the small intestine, this portion of the digestive tract is constantly ordered to stop contracting and eventually becomes atonic (paralysed). 3hen partially digested food sits in the small intestine, bacteria have an abnormally long time to feed, resulting in bacterial overgrowth, leading to bloating and flatulence. +isk increases with% Stress% disrupts digestive secretions )isease"promoting diet% a diet based on high intake of red meat (saturated fat), processed foods, hydrogenated fats and sugar, with little consumption of fresh vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, seeds and whole grains which promote gut health / fibre, vitamins, minerals, antio-idants and essential fatty acids. )rug therapy% in addition to antibiotics, which wipe out good gut bacteria, numerous commonly used drugs irritate the intestinal lining, eg la-atives, non"steroidal anti"inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen. .-cess alcohol consumption% alcohol is an irritant that increases gut permeability to to-ins and potentially allergenic foods. In addition, alcohol increases the adrenal gland0s secretion of stress hormones, including cortisol, which disrupt digestive hormones. Smoking% nicotine stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete stress hormones. #atigue, over"work% both significantly increase stress. 'oor physical fitness% physical e-ercise reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels and increases levels of mood"elevating beta"endorphins, thus decreasing an-iety and tension. ther family members with IBS% family members typically share eating patterns and may also share behavioural patterns, ie reacting to stressful situations by shutting off the production of digestive factors. IBS 'reventative measures% !void caffeine, alcohol, carbonated beverages, and simple sugars (refined foods) 4et ade$uate sleep. 'oor sleep $uality correlates with an increase in both the severity and fre$uency of IBS symptoms. )on0t smoke &hoose a health"promoting diet rich in whole, unprocessed, preferably organic goods, especially plant foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts / especially walnuts), and cold water fish (salmon, mackerel etc) Increase dietary fibre from fruit and vegetable sources / wheat and other grains are among the most commonly implicated foods in malabsorption and allergic conditions. In IBS, a condition in which the intestines are irritated and highly susceptible to potentially allergenic proteins leaking into the general circulation, food allergy is fre$uently a significant factor. Identify and eliminate allergenic foods. !ppro-imately two"thirds of people with IBS have at least one food allergy / related allergy symptoms include palpitations, fatigue, e-cessive sweating, and headaches. 2ost common are dairy products so replace with goats milk and cheese and avoid products from a cow. 5utritional supplements% 'robiotics% #riendly bacteria are needed to repopulate the intestines. 'robiotics perform numerous functions essential for intestinal health including metaboli1ing nutrients, vitamins, drugs, hormones and carcinogens6 synthesi1ing food for intestinal cells6 preventing unfriendly organisms from attaching to and coloni1ing the mucosal lining of the digestive tract6 and stimulating normal immune responses. 'robiotics compete with, thereby preventing coloni1ation of the overgrowth of normally benign organisms such as candida albicans. #ibre% use fibre derived from fruit and vegetable sources, not potentially allergenic grains. ("glutamine% a ma7or metabolic fuel for the intestinal cells, maintains the villi / the absorptive surface through which we absorb nutrients B &omple-% needed for proper muscle tone in the gastro"intestinal tract. 5!4 (5"acetylglucosamine)% a ma7or constituent of the intestinal lining and of the barrier layer that protects the intestinal lining from digestive en1ymes and other potentially damaging intestinal contents. )igestive en1ymes (with pancreatin)% To aid in protein digestion and prevention of leaky gut syndrome. !lso aids in reducing inflammation Created by Wellness-Studio .co.uk