Understanding IBS
IBS characterized by a group of symptoms that occur together, including abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation, or both.
The symptoms of IBS can vary widely from person to person and can range from mild to severe. The most common symptoms are Abdominal Pain or Cramping, Often relieved by bowel movements, Bloating and Gas, Frequent, loose, or watery stools Alternating episodes of diarrhea and constipation and A sensation that a bowel movement is not fully completed.
Food Sensitivities and Diagnosis
- dairy products
- alcohol
- fatty foods
- spicy foods
- Avoiding Trigger Foods: Identifying and avoiding foods that trigger symptoms, such as dairy, gluten, caffeine, and spicy foods.
- Fiber: Increasing fiber intake can help with constipation, though some types of fiber (like insoluble fiber) may worsen symptoms in some people.
- Stress Management:Techniques such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing exercises, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help manage stress and reduce symptoms.
- Low FODMAP Diet: Avoiding foods high in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides,
