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Tagged As: Cause Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Question:
Like to hear from those suffering. What is the best remedy for irritable bowel syndrome? Various medicines prescribed by numerous doctors have not helped me. They recommend I take Prozac which does not suit me at all. Pain in the stomach is awful.

Answer:
Try eliminating (no pun intended) irritation sources from diet. What has worked for me is: No caffeine No fizzy water (decaffeinated diet coke or sodas) Then try: Drinking distilled water (at least filter out chlorine) L. acidophilus supplements that are soy based (brand name: Nature's Way) Irritable bowel syndrome, a condition marked by diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain, is caused by excessive spasms of the large intestine. (It is also known as spastic colon, nervous bowel, irritable colon and mucous colitis.) Irritable bowel syndrome is not considered a disease as such because there are no organic abnormalities or physical changes. In many people, however, stress or feelings of anxiety, guilt or resentment seem to trigger the symptoms, it is probably the most common abdominal complaint brought to the attention of doctors, affecting one-third to one-half of all patients who seek relief from gastrointestinal problems. In addition, many people have irritable bowel syndrome without ever consulting their doctors about it.