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IBS is an abbreviation for irritable bowel syndrome and is a chronic disease, but it does not cause other diseases and is not a fatal disease. IBS is most often caused by a sedentary lifestyle and disturbed intestinal flora. Currently, 30% of the human population suffer from these disorders, mainly in their 20s and 40s.
IBS symptoms and diagnosis
IBS it is the most common digestive disease. For the diagnosis of IBS the so-called Roman criteria are used – persistent abdominal pain should be present for a minimum of 3 days a month for a period of three months with the recording of three symptoms (such as reduction of pain after bowel movement, change in the appearance of bowel movement and frequency of bowel movements with accompanying pain). Often mentioned symptoms IBS accompanied by flatulence and excessive gas. IBS diagnosis includes an interview and medical examination. In order to exclude other, more serious diseases, patients are often referred for ultrasound examinations of the abdominal cavity.
The causes of IBS
For the main reasons for the occurrence IBS disturbances in the intestinal flora are considered. Stress, which intensifies the unpleasant symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, is invariably the factor generating digestive system ailments. Very often sick with IBS are treated psychiatrically at the same time. IBS symptoms They can also be caused by the long-term use of tablets (including antibiotics and popular anti-inflammatory cold medications). Often as the main cause of formation IBS an unhealthy lifestyle, irregular hard-to-digest meals, as well as inadequate physical activity and previous operations are indicated.
Prevention and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
So far, there is insufficient data to indicate the correct preventive measures. Treatment of IBS it consists mainly in the administration of antispasmodics, and in the case of constipation in disease – laxatives. Long-term treatment is diet and lifestyle modification. Suffering from IBS it is recommended to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. You should definitely give up stimulants (coffee, alcohol, tobacco) and avoid dishes with a high fat content. Key in long-term treatment IBS there is also an increase in physical activity. When it comes to medications, the use of probiotics can help. Sometimes patients are prescribed antidepressants.
Diet with IBS
For the treatment of IBS a regulated lifestyle plays a very important role, including taking a constant number of meals at the same time of the day. 4-5 meals a day is optimal. In severe diarrhea, nutritionists recommend avoiding excessive amounts of fiber-containing foods. Generally complaining about IBS they should limit the use of hot spices, drinking alcohol and eating fried foods. Patients should choose wheat products (white bread, white rice), while avoiding dark bread, oatmeal and groats. As for fruit, relieve symptoms IBS it is conducive to eating watermelons, bananas and citrus fruits. Strawberries, raspberries, plums, apricots and pears should be avoided. Vegetables used in the diet of people struggling with IBS they should mostly be cooked. You should beware of onions, garlic, beetroot, broad beans and Brussels sprouts. Foods such as nuts, fatty dairy products, cabbage soup, pea soup and fatty meats also have a negative effect on the stomach. By IBS it is worth focusing on lean meats, cold cuts and fish.