For more info. go to www.CaptainColon.com or http://www.VolcanoHealing.com testimonials http://www.volcanohealing.com/testimo... is irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem with the intestines. In people with IBS, the intestines squeeze too hard or not hard enough and cause food to move too quickly or too slowly through the intestines. IBS usually begins around age 20 and is more common in women. IBS is also called functional bowel syndrome, irritable colon, spastic bowel and spastic colon. It's not the same as inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis. What are the symptoms of IBS? Common symptoms of IBS • Bloating and gas • Mucus in the stool • Constipation • Diarrhea, especially after eating or first thing in the morning • Feeling like you still need to have a bowel movement after you've already had one • Feeling a strong urge to have a bowel movement • Abdominal pain and cramping that may go away after having a bowel movement The symptoms may get worse when you're under stress, such as when you travel, attend social events or change your daily routine. Your symptoms may also get worse if you don't eat enough healthy foods or after you've eaten a big meal. Some people are bothered by certain foods. Women who have IBS may notice more frequent symptoms during their menstrual periods. How is IBS diagnosed? Your doctor may start by asking you questions about your symptoms. If your symptoms have had a pattern over time, the pattern may make it clear to your doctor that IBS is the cause. If your symptoms have just started, something else may be the cause. Your doctor may need to do some tests, such as a blood test or colonoscopy, to make sure that your symptoms aren't caused by something other than IBS. How is IBS treated? The best way to handle IBS is to eat a healthy diet, avoid foods that seem to make you feel worse and find ways to handle your stress. Why may fiber be helpful? Fiber can be helpful because it improves how the intestines work. There are 2 types of fiber: Soluble fiber helps both diarrhea and constipation. It dissolves in water and forms a gel‐like material. Many foods contain soluble fiber such as apples, beans and citrus fruits. Psyllium, a natural vegetable fiber, is a also a soluble fiber. You can buy psyllium supplements (some brand names: Fiberall, Metamucil, Perdiem) to drink and you can add it to other foods. Insoluble fiber helps constipation by moving material through your digestive system and adding bulk to your stool. Insoluble fiber is in whole grain breads, wheat bran and many vegetables. Increase the fiber in your diet slowly. Some people feel bloated and have gas if they increase their fiber intake too quickly. Gas and bloating usually improve as you get used to eating more fiber. The best way to increase your fiber intake is eat a wide variety of high fiber foods. For more information, read the handout, Do certain foods cause IBS? No. Foods don't cause IBS. But some foods may make you feel worse. Foods that may make symptoms worse include foods high in fat or caffeine. Fat and caffeine can cause your intestines to contract, which may cause cramping. Alcohol and chocolate may also make you feel worse. If gas is a problem for you, you might want to avoid foods that tend to make gas worse. These include beans, cabbage and some fruits. Keeping a diary of what you eat and what your symptoms are for a few weeks may be a good way to find out if a food bothers you. If you think a food makes you feel worse, don't eat it. But don't cut out foods unless they have caused you problems more than once. For more info. go to www.CaptainColon.com or http://www.VolcanoHealing.com testimonials http://www.volcanohealing.com/testimo...
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I take Buscopan ive taken 8 oin 24 hours and im still in pain. Its from certain things i eat, Ive tried Probiotics and it helped ok but there very expensive here, I Have this 27 years
i've had this nightmare of a disease for a year now, it really pisses me off, i have bad anxiety so it makes it worse also... anytime i'm up the town i have to go to the toilet about 3-4 times, it's embarrassing when heading up with my mates, they keep asking me why i have to go so much, it's wrecked my social life, i hardly even head out the door anymore even at weekends... the doctor put me on spasomal capsules but think they aren't really helping... also on citalopram to treat the anxiety
Feeling your pain mate. Had it for just over a year. Constant stomach cramps etc and got diagnosed with it a month ago. I have some tips that have helped me. I stay away from milk and any dairy rich foods. I take peppermint oil capsules that are enteric coated and im going to take up yoga. Been a big improvement since these things. Give it a try because there are different ways to manage it. Hope things get better for both of us.
@seanw23 well i cant personally use it because im allergic. ironic huh. but after using those pills for a good while, i no longer have symtoms. and i have no need for them anymore. but try out pepto, it might just work for you
how are you allergic? plus, i don't as much have any of the symptoms they're talking bout here, (not sure), but what's going on is: my bowels is sometimes soft, i had like diarrhea once or twice. that's about it. i dunno if pepto might help
@seanw23 well, whenever i take it, it makes me feel worse than i had. so i have to throw it up. my doctor told me that i am. And you dont necessarily need all those symptoms. Do you get diarrhea quite often? or just a few times?
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I Have this 27 years
plus, i don't as much have any of the symptoms they're talking bout here, (not sure), but what's going on is: my bowels is sometimes soft, i had like diarrhea once or twice. that's about it.
i dunno if pepto might help