Irritable bowel disease (or Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a common condition that affects 10 to 15 people out of every 100 people, and it is one of the reasons responsible for wasting a lot of work and study time.<\/p>\n
It is a functional disease, meaning that the intestines are organically sound. The walls of the intestine are lined with layers of muscle that contract and relax, to help move food from the stomach into the intestine before it reaches the rectum. Under normal conditions, muscles contract and relax at a normal pace. When you have irritable bowel disease, there is a defect in its work. They contract for a longer time, and more forcefully than usual, causing pain. This pushes food through the intestines faster, causing gas, bloating and diarrhea, and sometimes the opposite. It slows down the passage of the rest of the food. Although IBD is not life-threatening, it may interfere with quality of life. In mild cases, the disease causes only limited inconvenience. But when the condition reaches its maximum severity, the pain and the accompanying symptoms will outweigh the patient’s tolerance. It is noted that most people suffer from mild symptoms, while some experience moderate symptoms, intermittent, but may hinder the patient, and there are a few people with this disease who suffer from severe symptoms.<\/p>\n
psychological factors<\/p>\n
\nSome researchers believe the condition is related to nerves in the intestine responsible for controlling sensation. In some, these nerves are more sensitive than usual, causing a strong physical response to certain foods, physical activity, air or gases in the intestines. What does not cause any discomfort for most people, such as some gas, may lead to pain and bloating in the patient. Researchers also feel that stress and other psychological factors contribute to the exacerbation of IBD, and many people note that their symptoms increase during stressful events, such as changing their daily routine, facing family problems, or being with social crowds. Indeed, for many years, doctors attributed irritable bowel disease to stress alone. But doctors think that the disease has a functional (natural) and emotional (psychological) basis. IBD is not associated with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, and the disease does not cause cancer and does not make the patient more likely to develop it. The diagnosis is usually made after ruling out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms. The tests required to exclude these cases include blood, stool and urine tests, as well as x-rays, endoscopy, and transitional studies. The doctor would also inquire about the mental health of the patient, does he suffer from stress, how to deal with it, and does he often feel depressed or irritable?<\/p>\n
Before diagnosing irritable bowel disease, certain signs and symptoms must be present, the most important of which are abdominal pain, diarrhea, or persistent constipation for three months. There are additional criteria for diagnosing the disease that the treating physician needs to know clearly from the patient. In terms of treatment, a healthy diet and regular exercise are a good starting point. They make it easier for the digestive system to perform its functions and thus relieve symptoms. But the patient must remember that the body may not respond immediately to changes in daily habits. Instead, he should look for signs of gradual improvement. The goal is to find a long-term solution, not a temporary one.<\/p>\n
Eat light foods:<\/p>\n
Fat stimulates contractions of the large intestine (colon), doubling the symptoms of irritable bowel disease, and it is not necessary to completely stop eating fat, but rather limit the amount of its consumption if it leads to aggravation of pain and diarrhea. The best way to reduce the rate of fat in food is to increase the consumption of plant foods. Plant foods, including fruits and vegetables from whole grains, contain vitamins, minerals, compounds and useful fibers.<\/p>\n
Dietary fiber:<\/p>\n
\nFor people with irritable bowel disease (IBD), dietary fiber can be beneficial or harmful. Foods rich in fiber soften stool and speed its passage through the digestive tract, relieving constipation. But for some, the fiber worsens diarrhea, gas, and pain. This may be due to the fact that sufferers are more sensitive to the gases that form in the colon as a result of the fermentation of fiber.<\/p>\n
The best solution is to gradually increase the amount of fiber in the diet over a period of weeks. If pain and diarrhea persist, talk to a nutritionist about developing a low-fat, low-fiber diet.<\/p>\n
More fluids:<\/p>\n
Drink at least 8 glasses of fluids daily, especially water. Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages contribute to diuresis, in addition to aggravating diarrhea by stimulating or irritating the intestines. Also avoid carbonated drinks, as they cause gas.<\/p>\n
Avoid harmful foods:<\/p>\n
Many people with irritable bowel disease notice an improvement in symptoms after excluding certain foods or drinks from their diet, the most prominent of these foods are fatty foods, beans, wheat, watermelon, carbonated drinks, alcohol and caffeine.<\/p>\n
Eat your meals regularly:<\/p>\n
Avoid missing a meal and try to eat around the same time each day. Eating on a regular basis helps regulate bowel function and relieves symptoms of constipation and diarrhea. This is because digestion stimulates the muscles of the colon to contract.<\/p>\n
Try to de-stress:<\/p>\n
Anyone can experience digestive upset as a result of anxiety, stress, or emotional stress. But symptoms caused by stress, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, become more frequent and severe in people with IBD. The patient revolves in a vicious circle because the symptoms increase the tension, which causes the symptoms to worsen, which increases the feeling of tension, and so forth.<\/p>\n
Medicinal preparations:<\/p>\n
Loperamide (lmodium) slows down the speed of food exiting the intestines and increases the amount of intestinal water and the absorption of ion (sodium) to help freeze leftovers, but this treatment is used for a temporary period and not continuously until after consulting a doctor.<\/p>\n
To get rid of constipation, start the treatment with a natural fiber supplement such as Metamucil or Citrucel and it usually works within one to three days. In fact, fiber supplements are generally safe and effective if taken regularly as directed. However, due to its strong absorption, it must be taken with plenty of water, otherwise it will cause constipation, i.e. the opposite of what is required. If these measures do not help, ask your doctor to prescribe you a laxative and laxatives of the following types:<\/p>\n
laxatives; These are the weakest and are sold over the counter under several names, including Colace and Surfak.<\/p>\n
saline laxatives. It is considered relatively safe for long-term use and includes the preparation Milk of Magnesia. These preparations work by increasing the amount of water in the leftovers.<\/p>\n
Stimulant laxatives. It is the strongest type of laxative, and it is only taken after all other measures have failed and the doctor’s advice has been taken. Non-described species include Dulcolax, Ex.Lax, and Senokot.<\/p>\n
However, regular use of laxatives may worsen constipation. The patient may depend on the laxative if he uses it for a longer period than the instructions allow. Long-term use of stimulant laxatives can lead to acute and chronic diarrhea. Therefore, it is preferable to discuss the doctor about the correct way to use these preparations. T-4 antagonists. 5These medications speed up the movement of food into the colon and have been developed to treat constipation and pain. Antidepressants. These drugs are considered effective no matter how severe the symptoms are, the degree to which the patient is unable to perform his daily functions and causes depression or panic attacks. In addition to treating depression, these medications help relieve flatulence and diarrhea or constipation. Your doctor may prescribe a tricyclic antidepressant or a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The TCAs, amitriptin (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil), and dopexin (sinequan) are most commonly prescribed for depression and pain with diarrhea, but TCAs can cause drowsiness, dry mouth, and constipation.<\/p>\n
The serotonin reuptake inhibitors fluoxetine (Prozac) and paroxetine (Paxil) are often given for depression and pain accompanied by constipation, and these inhibitors may cause nausea, cramping and diarrhea in some people. It should be noted that antidepressants must be taken regularly to be effective. Therefore, these drugs are generally only prescribed for chronic or recurrent symptoms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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