Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder affecting the digestion of food. IBS has a global prevalence rate of between 10-15%. According to statistics, 40% of patients have mild IBS, 25% have severe IBS, and 35% have moderate IBS. Most people don't know when they have this syndrome. IBS can… ...Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder affecting the digestion of food. IBS has a global prevalence rate of between 10-15%. According to statistics, 40% of patients have mild IBS, 25% have severe IBS, and 35% have moderate IBS. Most people don't know when they have this syndrome. IBS can cause:
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating or cramping
- Excess gas
- Constipation or Diarrhea
- Presence of mucus in stool
- Diarrhea occurring at night
- Weight loss
- Trouble with swallowing
- Abnormal vomiting
- Rectal bleeding
- Construction of the intestinal muscle
- Abnormalities in the digestive system nerves
- Serious infection such as diarrhea or bacterial growth
- Improve your digestion:
- Eat at the right time, every day.
- Don’t eat too much
- Make sure you’re relaxed before eating
- Always chew well before swallowing
- Drink more fluid and make water your preferred option. For women, 9 cups of water a day is cool. For men, 12 cups a day is ideal.
- Include more fiber in your diet
- For women, 25g of dietary fiber per day is great, while 38g per day is ideal for men. If you eat too much fiber, reduce it and see if things change. Also, if you eat less of fiber, try increasing it and watching for symptoms.
- Steer clear of snacks and high-fat meals.
- Eating healthy fats such as olive oil, nuts, and seeds, canola, can help.
- Reduce your caffeine intake
- Reduce alcohol.
