Irritable bowel disease, known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a common condition that reaches 15 percent in Western statistics, and although this condition, if it is confirmed, does not develop into severe complications and does not expose the patient to cancer or others, but it is a chronic disease that may lead to adverse results on the health and psychological status It also has effects on the rate of absenteeism and the level of productivity, whether in study or work.

The causes of this disease are not known, but it is believed that it is a dysfunction resulting from an increase in the sensitivity of the nerves responsible for controlling bowel movement that leads to a strong physical response to the contents of the intestine from foods or gaseous secretions, and stress and stress may negatively affect the situation in general. .

One of the well-known symptoms of irritable bowel disease is pain or discomfort in the abdomen, usually for a period of months or years, accompanied by bouts of constipation or diarrhea, and the two may be mutual, and in some cases, the patient feels annoying bloating in the abdomen, and IBS sufferers often suffer from: Some psychological problems such as stress, anxiety and depression.

There are symptoms that the patient must make sure that the patient is free of them, because they are usually not associated with irritable bowel disease, such as weight loss, loss of appetite, dizziness accompanying anemia, or noticing the exit of blood when defecating, knowing that the specialist doctor must ensure that the patient is free of organic diseases, especially in such cases. Also, when there is a family history of certain diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis) or cancer, or the patient is over the age of fifty, by conducting a clinical examination and some tests and rays, and it may be necessary to perform an endoscopy according to what the doctor deems appropriate.

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Since there is no definitive treatment for IBS patients, the first step is to identify the motivating factors and try to reduce them, provided that it is a permanent plan for the life of the individual and not a temporary solution, and this may require an effort that is not easy for the patient, but its fruits are often good. Here, dear reader, are some directions that may help reduce the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, especially with the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan, where we notice drastic changes to the lifestyle, quality and timing of main meals, sleeping times and work, which negatively affects the average person, let alone the Irritable Bowel Syndrome patient, and all of these changes are It has a direct effect on the colon:

Drinking a lot of fluids during the breakfast period for those who complain of cases of chronic constipation to compensate for the fasting period.

Gradual amounts of food at breakfast.

Gradually increase the proportion of plant foods and fiber (however, in some cases, fiber may increase the symptoms of the disease due to the gases resulting from its fermentation).

Reduce carbohydrates (such as rice, bread, and all kinds of pastries and potatoes) because they produce large amounts of gas in the intestines during digestion.

Reducing fat, as there are many types of fried foods on the Ramadan table.

Do not drink too much carbonated drinks and caffeine, because they increase the irritation of the colon.

Eating meals according to specific dates during breakfast hours helps to regularize the digestive process and reduces intestinal cramps.

Exercising for half an hour three to four times a week helps stimulate bowel contraction and reduces associated symptoms and reduces feelings of stress and depression. There are some medicines that can be used without a prescription, but you should not rely on them too much or rely on them because they may cause side effects, and these medicines include anti-diarrheal drugs (loperamide – bismuth). A large amount of water so as not to lead to constipation because of the strong absorption of liquids. Note that it is necessary to consult a specialist doctor in order to confirm the diagnosis first and then follow up the treatment with some prescribed medications such as saline laxatives (Milk of Magnesia) and stimulant laxatives (Dolcolax). There are also some medications such as (alosetron), which is an antagonist of nerve receptors, which increases muscle relaxation Colon and antidepressants such as (Elavil, Prozac, Paxil) can be used and have long-term effectiveness. They are not given to the most chronic cases, provided that they are taken regularly, and it may require the use of a psychiatrist in some intractable cases of anxiety and depression. In conclusion, research is still underway in the field of treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome, with many applications and medicines that are still under study.

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