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| What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome is also called spastic colon. It refers to a chronic condition that is characterized by the presence of abdominal pain, change in bowel |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| What are the symptoms of IBS? |
| People who are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS experience mild symptoms. This is the problem because most people do not recognize IBS at first; i |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Oct 1, 2006 22:00:37) |
| What causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome? |
| As with many syndromes that affect the human body, the real cause of IBS is not yet known. There are no medical studies so far that explain the root of the prob |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| Are there other conditions related to IBS? |
| Yes. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is closely related to other conditions like gastroenteritis. This is a condition where the stomach and bowel linings become inflam |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Oct 1, 2006 22:00:37) |
| How common is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? |
| Frankly, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is extremely common. Anyone can be affected with it, but only a small percentage of people with IBS are treating the disorder. |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Oct 1, 2006 22:00:37) |
| How serious is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? |
| The fear of IBS can lead to more serious problem, so it should be treated early on. It is true that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is closely associated with more chr |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Oct 1, 2006 22:00:37) |
| What is the impact of IBS? |
| IBS is a common intestinal problem, particularly for women. It is said that the true impact of Irritable Bowel Syndrome can range from a mild nuisance to severe |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| How is constipation related to IBS? |
| Constipation is a symptom of IBS; however, more people experience persistent diarrhea than constipation. Still, about 2 million physicians with IBS patient |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Oct 1, 2006 22:00:37) |
| How do I know if I have IBS? |
| The muscles in the bowel of a person contract few times per day. This is what causes a bowel movement. But if you have IBS the muscles are robustly sensitive to |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Oct 1, 2006 22:00:37) |
| Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome life-threatening? |
| Although IBS has troublesome symptoms, it is not a life-threatening disease. However, it can be serious because it can hinder the normal activity of a person du |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| Will IBS lead to colon or rectal cancer? |
| A thorough study was conducted by medical specialists. They have proven that although IBS can be a serious disorder it will never lead to colon or rectal cancer |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| How does IBS differ from Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis? |
| The difference among these disorders (IBS, Crohns diseases and ulcerative colitis) lies in the symptoms. You can never find a trace of blood in the stool and th |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Oct 1, 2006 22:00:37) |
| What factors contribute to the onset of IBS? |
| The onset of IBS in a person's life can be due to some stressful incidents that affect the emotions, like divorce or death of a loved one. Likewise, a number of |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Oct 1, 2006 22:00:37) |
| What are the treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome? |
| Since the real cause of IBS is still unknown to medical specialists, there is no definite treatment that is always prescribed. Rather, prevention and proper hea |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| What is the role of fiber therapy in IBS? |
Fiber is a indigestible part of plant food. The two types of fiber are soluble and insoluble. Each of these types plays an important role in the therapy for |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Oct 1, 2006 22:00:37) |
| What conventional prescription medications are used to treat IBS? |
| There are some conventional medications that are used to eliminate or at least control the symptoms of IBS. Some of these are:
Anti-spasmodics - These |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| Are there any natural or herbal remedies for treating IBS? |
Peppermint and other herbs have proven effective in reducing abdominal pain for some IBS patients. Many people have been using it for a long period of t |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| Will my IBS eventually go away, or will I have it for the rest of my life? |
| Most of the symptoms of IBS will eventually alter over time. However, according to some studies, after a patient is diagnosed to have IBS he can suffer from the |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| If I have prolonged diarrhea, when should I consult a doctor? |
| If you suffer persistent diarrhea it is important to consult a doctor prior to taking any medication. As early as three days after constant diarrhea you can ask |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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| Is there a diet that can help regulate both diarrhea AND constipation? |
| Never skip meals when you have diarrhea or constipation. This will help regulate your bowel functions. The best diet you can eat includes fruits, vegetables and |
| Author: Ilene Trevore |
| Category: Disease - IBS Questions |
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