Diet and Health FAQ

Tagged As: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom

Question:
Does anyone know what causes IBS? Is there any link between IBS and eating late in the evening, meaning that your food isn’t digested properly?

Answer:
Perhaps eliminating dairy products and cow's milk from your diet may help with IBS ? One in five Americans has IBS, making it one of the most common disorders diagnosed by doctors. It occurs more often in women than in men, and it usually begins around age 20.  IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to intestinal bleeding or to any serious disease such as cancer. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and *medications prescribed by their physician. But for some people, IBS can be disabling. They may be unable to work, go to social events, or travel even short distances. [* medications-last resort-diet first ] The following have been associated with a worsening of IBS symptoms: large meals bloating from gas in the colon ***medicines wheat, rye, barley, chocolate, milk products, or alcohol drinks with caffeine, such as coffee, tea, or colas. stress, conflict, or emotional upsets Researchers have also found that women with IBS may have more symptoms during their menstrual periods, suggesting that reproductive hormones can exacerbate IBS problems. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Association A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping everyone who suffers from IBS through patient support groups, and by providing accurate information and ... http://www.ibsassociation.org/ What causes IBS? What are the symptoms of IBS? How is IBS diagnosed? What is the treatment for IBS? How does stress affect IBS? Can changes in diet help IBS? Is IBS linked to other diseases? Hope Through Research Points to Remember For More Information  http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs/ IBS Page - Irritable Bowel Syndrome Web Sites A page of annotated links to many sites on Irritable Bowel Syndrome. http://www.panix.com/~ibs/ Irritable bowel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome treatments described and reviewed, from drugs to alternative therapies. All written by irritable bowel syndrome sufferers, ... http://www.irritable-bowel-syndrome.ws/ Caution: Doctors guess-like with everything else. Are you sure it is IBS/ Have you had a colonoscopy? Information and a discussion about colonoscopy. ... Colonoscopy or the lower GI scope visualizes the interior of the colon directly. ... http://www.diagnosishealth.com/colonoscopy.htm Also try: HEALTH CENTER Gastrointestinal Health Although many digestive health issues are not life-threatening, they can cause a lot of discomfort and have an impact on quality of life. If left untreated, some ailments can lead to more serious disorders, so it pays to know the early warning signs - and the solutions. Here we cover four common digestive problems: Constipation Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Hiatal hernia IBS http://www.drweil.com/u/HC/HCA259/ If I were inflicted, I'd look into a powerful colon cleansing diet and herbals... have you tried aloe vera concentrate?