IBS or irritable bowel syndrome (علاج القولون العصبي)is a condition that gives rise to a very discomforting situation for the individual suffering from it. In IBS the food is either pushed down faster or slower than the normal rate through the colon resulting in diarrhea or constipation. Both these two conditions are painful, embarrassing and discomforting and can occur to the same person.
The common symptoms of IBS
- Back pain
- Mucus in stool
- Frequent feeling of bowels needed to be emptied
- Abdominal pain
- Cramping
- Bloating and gas
- Alternating diarrhea and constipation
- Only constipation
- Only diarrhea
Common treatments for IBS
There are no specific treatments available for IBS; however, the following approaches can offer you relief.
Take fiber supplements
Consider having fiber supplements such as psyllium fibers and you may arrest the IBS symptoms by over 70%.
Consider Individual Diet Plan
Symptoms and causes of IBS (علاج القولون العصبي) vary from person to person. Therefore it is essential to understand and identify the problem foods for you. Keep a record of the meals you have taken in a day and how you have felt after taking them. This way you will be able to distinguish the foods causing more problems and curb their consumption. Some common troublemakers are artificial sweeteners, alcohol, caffeine, dairy products, red meat, and fatty foods.
Consume plenty of water
Try to consume around 8 to 12 glasses of water every day as you do need a lot of water for proper digestion of foods you have taken. You will really feel the differences.
Avoid stress
Stress is the cause of many of your mental and physical disorders and it also aggravates your existing problems. Of course, it is difficult to avoid stress, but you can find some easy way to relieve your stress by simply having some spare time for yourself and sit outside, listen to music, enjoy a cup of coffee, do some yoga and similar things that suits you.
Exercise regularly
Regular exercises aid in stimulating your bowel movement and decrease IBS symptoms considerably. You can indulge in yoga, swimming, running, skiing and similar activities as well.
Natural remedies and medications
There are some common natural remedies for IBS such as peppermint oil (as an antispasmodic to relax the muscles of your digestive system), chamomile tea, artichoke leaf extract, and fennel seeds (antispasmodics) that you can try.
You can also use medications including laxatives, antidiarrheals, antispasmodics, antianxiety agents, and antidepressants to get relief from chronic IBS. Check here for more details – Click here
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