Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome:

Changes in bowel syndrome, abdominal pain and cramping are known as irritable bowel syndrome. Most people don’t like to discuss about gas, constipation, bloating and diarrhea. This disease is commonly found in one out of five American adults. Changes in bowel tissue, inflammation and colorectal cancer are not caused by irritable bowel syndrome. It can be affected the large intestine. Stools are stored and made by the large intestine. This disorder is associated when the large intestine or bowel does not work properly. People with irritable bowel syndrome may have mild symptoms and signs. In some cases, patient may have severe symptoms and signs. Actually, this disorder is a group of symptoms.

Causes of irritable bowel syndrome:

This disorder can be caused by changes in the nerves that control the muscle contractions in the large intestine. Sometimes foods such as chocolate, alcohol may cause diarrhea. Other health problems such as gastroenteritis may be caused irritable bowel syndrome.

Signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome:

People with irritable bowel syndrome may have mild symptoms and signs. In some cases, patient may have severe symptoms and signs. Actually, this disorder is a group of symptoms. Patient with irritable bowel syndrome may have extra-sensitive muscles and nerves in the large intestine. Sometimes, after eating the meal, your muscles can be contracted so much. Diarrhea and cramping can cause by these contractions during a meal.

Other symptoms:

• Severe pain
• Swollen abdomen
• Gas
• Mucus in the stool
• Cramping and abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Bloating

Diagnosis:

It can be diagnosed by appearance of symptoms and signs. Medical tests will be recommended by the health care providers to detect this disorder. Medical tests include blood tests, endoscopy, physical examination and X-ray which can be taken by the doctor.

Treatment:

Medicine, changes in diet and reduction of stress will be preferred by the doctor to get relieve from signs and symptoms of this disorder.

Changes in diet:

You avoid the following item in your diet:

• Chocolate
• Caffeine
• Spicy foods
• Milk products such as ice cream, cheese, sweets
• Alcohol
• Carbonated drinks

You should take the following items in your diet:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Breads, beans and cereals

Medicines: Antispasmodics may give you by the doctor to slow contractions. Laxatives are also effective and will be preferred by the doctor to treat constipation. Sometimes, antidepressants are also given by the doctor to reduce the severe pain.

Stress relief: you should reduce the stress; it can help to treat this disorder. Medication, counseling and exercise are also recommended by the doctor. They may help to reduce pain and cramping.

Prevention:

Biofeedback: Biofeedback is help to slow the heart rate and reduce the muscle tension. It can be commonly taught in medical centers and hospitals.

Deep breathing: Adults should be taken breath from diaphragm instead of chests. It can effective to relax abdominal muscles.

Regular yoga, meditation, exercise and massage: they all are very effective to reduce the level of stress. You can easily do exercise, yoga, meditation at your home.

Other techniques: Other techniques such as reading, playing computer games and listening to music are also reducing the stress and pain.