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Does this sound like Irritable Bowel Syndrome to you? |
Almost every day I get a stomach ache and get crampy and get gas. Then I have to go to the restroom and then I feel better a few minutes after going. And I go like 5 times a day. Embarassing I know but I was wondering if this sounded like IBS. And what can I do to help this? Dont tell me to go to a doctor. I want YOUR advice. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive problem that causes episodes of abdominal pain, cramping or bloating, and diarrhea or constipation. The cause is not well understood鈥攖here are no physical signs of disease in the intestines and no specific tests that diagnose the condition鈥攂ut symptoms often get worse with stress or after eating. IBS can persist for many years. An episode may be milder or more severe than the one before it, but the disorder itself usually does not worsen over time. It does not lead to more serious diseases such as cancer. Stress management, diet changes and, in some cases, medications are helpful in managing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Home Treatment For most people who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), home treatment may be the best way to manage the symptoms. It is also helpful to learn all you can about IBS so you can effectively communicate concerns and questions to your health professional. Although there currently is no cure for IBS, careful attention to diet and stress management should help keep your symptoms under control and perhaps even prevent them from coming back. Diet modification In many people who have IBS, eating may trigger symptoms. However, for most people, there is not a particular type of food that triggers symptoms. Increasing the amount of fiber in your diet can help control constipation. High-fiber foods include fresh fruits (raspberries, pears, apples), fresh vegetables (peas, brussels sprouts), wheat bran, and whole-grain breads and cereals. Beans such as kidney, pinto, and garbanzo are also high-fiber foods, but they should probably be avoided if gas is one of your symptoms. You can take steps to reduce the possibility that certain foods will cause symptoms, such as avoiding or limiting gas-producing foods (including beans and cabbage), sugarless chewing gum and candy, caffeine, and alcohol. Controlling irritable bowel syndrome with diet Stress management If stress seems to trigger your symptoms, the following may help you better manage stress and avoid or ease some IBS episodes: Keep a diary or journal of your symptoms as well as life events that occur with them. This often helps clarify the connection between symptoms and stressful occasions. Once you have identified certain events or situations that bring on symptoms, you can develop ways of dealing with these situations. Get regular, vigorous exercise (such as swimming, jogging, or brisk walking) to help reduce tension. A hobby or outside activity can provide a break from stressful situations. Psychiatrists, psychologists, hypnotists, counselors, social workers, and biofeedback specialists can provide methods for coping with stress. Because there are no structural problems in the intestines of people who have IBS, some people may think this means that the symptoms "are all in their head." This is not true. The pain, discomfort, and bloating are real and have many different causes that can be addressed to help relieve symptoms. While the symptoms are quite real, psychological factors often play a role in the development of IBS. People who have IBS are more likely than people without the condition to have depression, panic disorder, or other psychological conditions. 4 Acknowledging these factors may help you and your doctor successfully manage your condition. Source(s): http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/... You may not want to hear about going to the doctor but that is the best way to go because they can prescibe medication that will help control it. If you're deadset on not going to a doctor then tell a pharmacist what you're feeling and ask them about an over the counter medication that will help. I don't have a medical degree so I'm not going to tell you to try this or that because it can always aggrivate your condition. Ask a professional. hi, i think the ache you have just before you use the resthouse is because of the gases you may use and drug containing activated charcoal or other and try to use the resthouse before sleeping at night, as for going 5 times a day is it like a diarrhea or something? may be it is infection, i am not sure about it, and another thought you may have IBS, does it hurt a little if you lay down and push a little hard with your hand on the stomach and the colon area? .............simple question for you, why not visit a doctor so you make sure of the condition.........i hope you feel well soon. |
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