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Your Journey into Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. As its name indicates, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a syndrome. That is, IBS is a combination of signs and symptoms, but not a disease. IBS is classified as a functional disorder. A functional disorder refers to a condition where the primary abnormality is an altered physiological function (the way the body works), rather than an identifiable inflammatory, infectious, structural, or biochemical cause. Research also indicates that IBS is a multi-faceted disorder. For example, the symptoms of IBS result from what seems to be a disturbance or imbalance in the interaction between the intestines, the brain, sensory function, and the autonomic nervous system that alters regulation of bowel motility (motor function). The articles on this site are provided to help you to better understand Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and your options for relief of these symptoms. Click Here Irritable Bowel SyndromeCeliac DiseaseAuthor: Patricia Valle ~Celiac Disease~ Celiac Disease is a disorder caused by an intolerance to gluten, or similar proteins in wheat, oats, barley and rye. It is estimated that celiac disease affects 20% of Americans. This digestive disease causes damage to the mucous lining of the intestine whenever food products are consumed that contain gluten. Celiac disease impairs the body's ability to absorb nutrients, which can cause serious problems because of the loss of vitamins and minerals, resulting in malnutrition. Diarrhea makes the problem even worse. Because of inadequate absorption, food allergies may appear. Celiac disease or celiac sprue often develops in childhood and may be inherited. It may also appear in adults in their thirties and forties. Emotional stress, surgery, a viral infection or trauma may trigger the onset of this disease. Celiac disease affects both adults and children, and can appear at any age. The first signs of this disease are usually weight-loss, diarrhea, and anemia. Other symptoms may include foul-smelling stools, fatigue, poor appetite, gas, swelling of abdominal area, irritability, cramping sensation, and even vomiting. There may also be a rash on the skin and intense itching. Wheat products have a high potential for allergies, and range from mild to severe. Because the symptoms can be associated with irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon, it's difficult to diagnose as gluten intolerance. It's very important to read labels when purchasing food, drugs, or vitamins, and checking for binders, fillers and natural flavorings. There may be hidden sources of gluten, such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein, textured vegetable protein and hydrolyzed plant protein (all derivatives of wheat, rye, barley and oats), including some soy sources, modified food starch and malt. Some of the most common food sources that may cause allergies, must be omitted and replaced with millet, amaranth, quinoa, lentils, beans, peas, fruits such as raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. Corn and rice, can be eaten by most people who suffer from celiac disease. People with celiac disease need lots of fiber and foods that are rich in iron and B-vitamins. Eating cultures foods such as yogurt or kefir, adds friendly bacteria to the digestive tract that may heal sensitive intestines. In some cases, it may be necessary to omit milk products from the diet because of a lactose deficiency, except for yogurt. Rice Dream or Soy Milk may be used instead. About the AuthorPatricia is a Nutrition Consultant in the Los Angeles area, and has written many articles on health, nutrition, herbs, and alternative healing. Brought to you by AA ARTICLES ...
Risk Factors for IBS The main risk factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) include:
For example, you are far more likely to have IBS if you're young and female. In fact, two to three times as many women as men have the condition. In addition, IBS does seem to run in families, possibly suggesting a genetic cause for the condition. However, at the current time, the precise cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is not known. New Irritable Bowel Information
Human beings need relationships. Your relationships, past, present, personal or professional, represent a major source of stress in your life. Chronic stress causes breakdown of your immune system. This leads to many emotional and physical disorders including heart disease, fibromyalgia, cancer, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and depression. You can manage your stress many ways. Stress management strategies include deep breathing, relaxation exercises, physical exercise, meditation, an ... Author: Pat Swan, MS, Life and Relationship Coach CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Q For a few years now I have had to deal with abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation. I'm 45 years old, and I've had this condition for the past two years. I really don't know if certain foods aggravate the condition because the discomfort just seems to occur without warning. What could be my problem? A.W., Phoenix A Abdominal problems could result because of a variety of reasons, but your description appears to indicate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is a ch ... IBS in the News
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