Irritable bowel syndrome (also known as IBS) is a chronic condition affecting the functioning of the gut. It causes abdominal pain and altered bowel movements. Around 20% of all people in the UK develop irritable bowel syndrome at some time in their lives; often when they are young adults.

We have received questions about bowel irritable nausea syndrome and we must assume that these questions refer to irritable bowel syndrome, because there is no condition called bowel irritable nausea syndrome that we are aware of. In some cases we have seen reference to abdominal bowel irritable pain syndrome, but once again, we think that these are questions about IBS. Briefly here, we look at the most common symptoms of IBS.

Food containing caffeine, fructose, or sorbitol, diary products, spices, wheat, alcohol and beans are best avoided or limited in the diet as these are thought to be triggering foods. Sometimes fibre can trigger off irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, it is best to try and experiment with fibre consumption, keeping to non-gluten grains such as corn, millet, rice and quinoa.

If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and stress may be a factor, hypnosis may not be necessary. Numerous books have been written about stress management. Most irritable bowel syndrome treatment plans include efforts to reduce stress, particularly while eating. Deep breathing exercises and muscle relaxation techniques may help reduce your symptoms.

Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are more likely to show up in people between the ages of 13 and 40, than in those over 50. Women are more likely to have symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome than are men. This may indicate that irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are related to monthly changes in hormonal levels, but this is not certain. It seems that many people who suffer from symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome also are suffering from stress or other emotional difficulties and because of this stress management or behavior therapies are sometimes recommended. In addition, a recent study showed that hypnotic therapy was effective in controlling irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

Treatment options can vary from simply avoid certain trigger foods which produce symptoms, acupuncture, herbal therapies or even prescription medications. One such medication is Zelnorm® is a serotonin 5-HT4 receptor partial agonist and is used short-term for women who have irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

The overall goal of irritable bowel syndrome medications is to relieve symptoms to the point that they aren't interfering in everyday life and everyday activities that people must do. Most of these medications are given to those with the disorder to help treat diarrhea, constipation, and severe pain that aren't resolved with any other type of treatment.

This gives strength to the argument that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is caused by bad bacteria. More trials are needed. In addition not all patients have a positive Lactulose breath test. It is, however, an exciting and encouraging new avenue to pursue. At present Rifaximin is approved by the FDA for use in traveller's diarrhoea.

Seeking help from your physician is important to maintaining a happy, healthy and active lifestyle.

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