What is irritable bowel syndrome? Types, Symptoms, Causes, and General Health Tips

ByNATIONAL CANDIDA CENTER

What are the common symptoms of IBS? 

  • Cramping
  • Abdominal pain and discomfort
  • Bloating and gas
  • Diarrhea or constipation or both

It is important to note that different individuals may show different symptoms and one might show different symptoms over time.

 

What are the types of IBS? 

Primarily there are 3 general types:

  • Diarrhea (IBS-D)
  • Constipation (IBS-C)
  • Both diarrhea and constipation (IBS-M)

 

How to Diagnose IBS?

Sadly speaking, there is no certain test that can diagnose this disorder accurately. The complete medical history of a patient needs to be reviewed followed by certain exams. To ascertain IBS, one must meet the following diagnostic criteria.

 

  • Abdominal pain and discomfort lasting for at least the last three months
  • What is the predominant symptom?- Diarrhea, Constipation, or both 
  • Weight loss, rectal bleeding, fever, nausea, recurrent vomiting, persistent diarrhea, and anemia related to low iron are also some of the serious symptoms that point toward IBS

 

How to manage IBS symptoms?

 

Dietary Change Tips:

  • Don’t skip your breakfast and take your meals on time
  • Take sufficient water ideally you should try to drink between half an ounce and an ounce of water for each pound you weigh
  • Take home-cooked food with fresh ingredients
  • Limit alcohol intake. If possible go alcohol-  
  • Limit caffeine intake, fatty and spicy foods, and soft drinks

 

Lifestyle Change Tips: 

  • Take your time while eating meals – eat slowly and chew your food well
  • Exercise regularly at least walk for 30mins every day
  • Ofter take a break from your day-to-day activities as it helps you relax or de-stress
  • Include a wide variety of high-fiber foods in your diet. You should add these foods gradually as you may get more symptoms if you increase these foods too quickly.

Most of the patients have seen markable improvements by following the above tips. However, certain patients need natural integrated functional medicine approaches to ultimately heal IBS disorder. Random use of probiotics might worsen the conditions so it is recommended to follow your physician before starting any such treatment. It is well understood that IBS can be better treated naturally. National Candida Center in Florida has been treating IBS patients with their  5 Phase Treatment Plan and Healthy Trinity Treatment Strategy that includes both your body and mind. Get in touch with NCC at 407-321-1377 or email at office@nationalcandidacenter.com to get rid of your irritable bowel syndrome and lead a healthy life.