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Health Tip: Taming Irritable Bowels
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you know how discomforting it can be. Sometimes it’s so disabling that you’re unable to work, go to social events, or even travel short distances.
The disorder, which interferes with the normal functions of the large intestine (colon), is characterized by a group of symptoms — crampy abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. These symptoms can be aggravated by large meals, bloating from gas in the colon, medications or eating/drinking certain products such as wheat, rye, barley, chocolate, milk, caffeinated drinks or alcohol.
Stress, which may be more difficult to manage, can also be a trigger. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) suggests these methods to manage stress:
- Use relaxation therapies, such as meditation.
- Seek private counseling or support groups.
- Get regular exercise, such as walking or yoga.
- Change a stressful situation in your life.
- Get adequate sleep.
Source: HealthDay
