Irritable Bowel (IBS) | Cause, symptoms, prevention and treatment

Irritable bowel syndrome is a digestive disease that is also known as spastic colon, irritable bowel syndrome, mucous colitis and spastic colitis. Irritable bowel syndrome can cause stomach cramps, flatulence (stomach 'swells', constipation and diarrhea. Here you will learn more about causes, symptoms, prevention, diet, self-measures and treatment for irritable bowel syndrome.

As many as 3 to 20 percent of Norway's population can be affected at times by irritable bowel. Some transient, but many also with long-term intestinal problems - so-called chronic irritable bowel. The condition affects women more often than men and can vary in relation to symptoms and ailments. The condition is also called irritable bowel syndrome.

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In the article, we will review:

• What is irritable bowel?
• What kind of symptoms and pains irritable bowel gives
• Symptoms of irritable bowel in men
• Symptoms of irritable bowel in women
• The reason why some suffer from irritable bowel syndrome
• Triggers for irritable bowel syndrome
• Diagnosis of irritable bowel
• Diet for irritable bowel
• Treatment of irritable bowel
• Self-measures against bowel disease
• Irritable bowel and associated ailments (including stress, constipation, diarrhea and weight loss)

In this article you will learn more about irritable bowel and the causes, symptoms, diet and treatment of this clinical condition.

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Symptoms of Irritable Bowel

There are several characteristic symptoms and signs of irritable bowel and digestive problems. Some of the most common include:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Feeling that the Stomach is Inflated
• Gas and Swelling in the Stomach
• abdominal cramps
• Abdominal pain

It is not uncommon for those with irritable bowel to experience episodes with a combination of constipation and diarrhea - although many, traditionally speaking, believe that one weeds out the other. It is also the case that symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can go very up and down at times - where certain periods can be really bad and other periods can be virtually asymptomatic. But as mentioned earlier, many people have chronic irritable bowel syndrome. To be diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, one must experience ailments for at least three months with three episodes each month.

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel in Women

It is also true that the symptoms of irritable bowel may vary somewhat from person to person and between the sexes. In women, the symptoms often have a tired tendency to worsen during hormonal periods - that is, especially in connection with the menstrual cycle. It is also known that menopausal women have less intestinal problems than women who are still menstruating. There are also reports that certain women have increased discomfort in connection with pregnancy and pregnancy.

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel in Men

The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are largely the same in men - but then it's like that to go to the doctor then. Men are significantly worse when it comes to actually addressing issues and issues like this.

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Abdominal pain and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Many people describe the pain they experience with irritable bowel syndrome as cramps and as if the stomach "tightens". Common descriptions of abdominal pain due to irritable bowel include:

• That the stomach is cramping

• Pressing pain in the abdomen

In combination with these pains, one will often experience that going to the toilet will "ease some of the pressure" and reduce the pain. You will also often see a change in how often you go to the bathroom and that you can see a difference in how the stools look.

Cause: Why is someone suffering from irritable bowel disease?

The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is still not fully known. Scientists believe it may be due to various causes, but especially against theories that it is due to an overactive immune system and oversensitive bowels. It is also known that previous bacterial inflammation of the intestine can be a cause of such ailments. The fact that there are so many possible causes of irritable bowel makes it difficult to prevent being hit.

Of the more physical processes that irritable bowel causes, we find:

• Mild celiac disease can damage the intestines and cause irritable bowel.
• Slower or spastic bowel movements - which give rise to painful cramps in the abdomen. Such elevated activity can also be seen at elevated stress levels in the body.
• Abnormal serotonin levels in the intestines - which affect the function and how stool moves through the intestines.

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Triggers for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

There are several known triggers that both cause and worsen irritable bowel syndrome. This also means that the key to preventing "flare ups" of irritable bowel syndrome lies in avoiding precisely these triggers. It is especially stress, anxiety and different types of food (such as gluten and lactose) that are best known for triggering irritable bowel symptoms.

And it is true that it varies according to the kind of food that people react to. If it wasn't already complicated enough. For example, a few intestinal symptoms can be caused by eating certain types of shellfish and white bread, while another responds only to milk. We strongly recommend that you keep a food diary to chart what types of foods you are responding to.

Stress and anxiety are other factors that can really make your stomach and bowels go wrong. Therefore, it is extremely important that you take time for yourself and take action to reduce stress and chaotic conditions in a busy day. Some such measures may include training, forest walks, yoga or training in hot water pool. To mention a few.

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Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel

In order to diagnose irritable bowel, your doctor will first take a thorough history (history). Then there are several ways to find out what is causing your symptoms:

• Stool test: A stool analysis can examine for infections and inflammation.
• Blood tests: Used to look for iron deficiency and any other mineral deficiencies you may have.
• Colonoscopy: A special test used to examine whether your symptoms are due to colitis, Crohn's disease or cancer.
• Diet Diary: Your doctor may ask you to write down what you eat - and your bowel habits (such as when you go to the bathroom and what your stools look like).

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Treatment of Irritable Bowel

We can divide treatment of irritable bowel into four main categories:

• Diet: The key to a healthier gut lies in the diet. Here we are talking about a comprehensive survey of what kind of food gives you intestinal problems and to cut them out - at the same time as you focus on eating foods that have a documented good health effect on the intestinal system (such as fermented foods and probiotics). This also applies to cutting out pro-inflammatory foods that are known to contribute to increased inflammatory reactions in the intestines.

• Medications: Medications can be given if you do not respond to a more stringent diet. Medications for constipation and diarrhea can help you to control the frequency of your visits.

• probiotics: By probiotic we mean foods and beverages that stimulate a healthy bacterial flora inside your gut. You can also buy yogurt products at your grocery store to help you get a healthier bacterial flora.

• Stress Reduction: Stress causes physiological responses in the intestines. Therefore, it is extremely important that you take the stress of everyday life seriously - and that you set aside time for yourself to de-stress.

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Summarizeringing

The key to digestive diseases lies in an improved diet. Something you probably agree with? We recommend an anti-inflammatory diet (for example this one) which has a high content of vegetables and nutritious foods.

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