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irritable bowel

Irritable Bowel (IBS)

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional disorder of the large intestine that is characterized by bloating, chronic abdominal cramps and pain. IBS also causes bouts of altered bowel behaviour between constipation, diarrohea, and sometimes alternating between both.


 IBS affects people worldwide but has been found to affect more females than males. IBS can begin at any stage in life: childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. IBS symptoms can disappear for periods of time only to reappear at any time. Research has proven there is no connection between IBS and an increased risk in other bowel conditions such as colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. 


 Irritable Bowel Syndrome is also known to some as spastic colon, spastic bowel, and functional bowel disorder. It is often confused with colitis which shares some similarities but is far more serious and can damage the colon if left untreated. 

 
 Although researchers have yet to discover what triggers IBS, some studies have shown IBS may be the result of the large and small intestines over- or under-sensing factors which can lead to abnormal bowel functions.


Some specialists also believe the following factors could also trigger IBS: 
 

  • Food allergies
  • Not enough fibre in a person's diet
  • Use of antibiotics
  • Depression
  • Gastrointestinal infection
  • Physical and emotional stress
  • Lack of physical exercise
  • Acute enteritis such as traveller's diarrohea
  • Female hormones
  • Certain medications and foods (such as coffee, chocolate, and dairy products)

Certain events can also trigger IBS such as travelling, a change in your daily routine, attending social events, or during a female's menstrual period. 

 
Please note that there is no definitive proof these actually cause IBS. They have just been present in many cases of people who have been diagnosed with IBS.  


 The following have been noted as possible symptoms of IBS. These symptoms can also appear due to other illnesses and diseases. This is why you should consult your physician if you exhibit combinations of these symptoms:

  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Mucus in the stool
  • Abdominal cramping and pains which may either be dull aches or sporadic in nature
  • Urgent need to have a bowel movement
  • Excessive gas
  • Bloating
  • Constipation, diarrohea, or periods where the two alternate
  • Feeling like you still need to have a bowel movement soon after having one
  • Abdominal pain and cramping may disappear after having a bowel movement 

IBS can also impact a person's quality of life on an everyday basis. IBS can make it difficult to attend social gatherings due to the sudden onset of symptoms.
Studies have shown people who are dealing with IBS miss three times as many workdays which consequentially affects their professional career.

 How we treat IBS. 

 Here at Your Wellness Centre we understand that each individual case of IBS must be looked at differently depending on the patient. We look carefully at the toxicity of their body and gut, the amount of stress they are under, their diet, their allergies or suspected allergies and look in to any previous Gastro-intestinal infections.


From that information we are able to formulate a healthy plan of attack to assist in relieving your symptoms and managing your IBS to allow your life to continue unhindered by embarrassing and painful symptoms.


If you feel ready to make an appointment to discuss how we can help you with your IBS please call us on 9879 9596.