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Your Journey into Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable 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.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Gas or Flatulence: A Nasty Side Effect of IBS

Eliminate Embarrassment this Holiday Season.


Author: Frank Morosky
Mention flatulence or intestinal gas, and you’re bound to get a chuckle. But for more than 44 million Americans, it is a serious concern. The odor associated with excessive flatulence can be so embarrassing that it prevents people from traveling and enjoying normal social interactions.
People like Jane Simoson, 39, can travel with confidence this holiday season due to her Flat-D Chair Pad. Jane is one of 44 million people in the US that are afflicted with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and one of its nasty side effects is gas or flatulence. Simoson says “this product has changed my life”. Many people, like Simoson, will be traveling this holiday season in confined spaces like cars, trains, buses and airplanes. This product will give them confidence and freedom to go and do whatever they want without the fear of being embarrassed.
The New Flat-D Chair Pad is a black in color, thin and flexible pad that is simply placed on your favorite chair (Recliner, Desk or Wheelchair). The Chair Pad is made of a special activated charcoal cloth which absorbs the odor out of gas in much the same way as a sponge absorbs water. This material is lightweight, extremely thin (1/16th of an inch), breathable, washable and reusable. When you travel it can be rolled, folded and placed in a pocket or purse. This makes it ideal for travel via airplane, car, or train. With the holidays coming up we don’t want to be in enclosed spaces without our Chair Pad.
A G.I. Doctor customer calls his office desk chair his “Safe Chair”. He will do his rounds and get all filled up with malodorous gas. He rushes back to his small office and expels his gas in his chair. He comments that his nurses now don’t mind coming into his office now.
We will be eating and drinking a wide variety of foods to celebrate the holidays. Food choices are one of the causes of excessive flatulence gas. This will lead to many embarrassing situations with family and friends. You don’t want to be remembered as a stinker this holiday.
The author of this article is the vice president of Flat-D Innovations, Inc that makes a wide variety of Flatulence Deodorizer devices. Contact him at frank@flat-d.com, www.flat-d.com or 319-447-4840

About the Author

The author of this article is the vice president of Flat-D Innovations, Inc that makes a wide variety of Flatulence Deodorizer devices. Contact him at frank@flat-d.com, www.flat-d.com or 319-447-4840


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Risk Factors for IBS

The main risk factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) include:

  • Sex
  • Family History

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.

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    What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Knowing whether you have irritable bowel syndrome or not can be found if you know what it means and what types of symptoms it includes. By defining the different areas of irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, you can then begin to make the necessary steps to healing from the problem. It is also important to understand why IBS occurs and the factors that are related to it. Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that takes place by the lower inte ...
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  • Organizations That Can Help with IBS
    Organizations That Can Help with IBS If you are dealing with IBS, you may also be looking into different sources that can help you with the syndrome. There are several associations and organizations that have been built in order to provide information and support for those that are battling Irritable Bowel Syndrome. By looking into different areas, you can find the best organization to provide you with information about IBS. Before you make a decision on what you would like to use for ...
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