Friday, May 3, 2013

Prevention of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract.  It can produce a wide range of symptoms, including constipation, diarrhea, bloating and muscle cramps.  A functional disorder is one that has no identifiable cause, such as a disease or a structural abnormality in the digestive system.  This means that treatment primarily consists of managing the symptoms, as it is not known why irritable bowel syndrome develops.


Am I at Risk of Developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

The majority of IBS cases develop after a gastrointestinal infection – this is referred to as post-infection IBS, or IBS-PI.  Other risk factors for the condition include a prolonged fever, being relatively young, and the presence of anxiety or depression symptoms in the patient.  It is thought that psychological factors may be extremely significant in the development of this condition, as up to sixty percent of IBS patients have also been diagnosed with some form of psychological disorder, most commonly depression.


Do Women Experience IBS More Than Men?

Women are three times more likely to be diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome than men.  However, it is thought that part of this difference could be due to the fact that women are more likely to seek treatment.  This has been demonstrated by the male-female split of patients seeking specialist advice – five times as many women as men see a specialist for their IBS symptoms.  The embarrassing nature of the disorder could also be why not everyone chooses to seek medical help, preferring instead to manage their own symptoms.


Women are more likely to seek treatment for IBS, it is thought, because the menstrual cycle plays a part in making symptoms more severe.  Therefore, the overall gender split for cases of the condition may be even more than the figures would initially indicate.


How Can I Reduce My Symptoms of IBS?

There are several things that you can do in order to help reduce the symptoms of IBS.  Maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms are both important, and you may need to keep a food diary for a while in order to find your triggers.  Altering the amount of fiber in your diet is often key to managing symptoms.  If you have the type of IBS that is primarily constipation, then more fiber would be advisable.  If you mainly experience symptoms of diarrhea, then you should reduce the fiber instead.


It is also important to eat on a regular basis and to avoid skipping meals.  This will help food to be transported through your digestive system normally.  Drinking at least eight cups of water each day will also help to maintain the movement through the digestive tract.


Exercise can also help to reduce the symptoms of IBS.  At least thirty minutes, three times a week, should be carried out, and it should be strenuous enough to increase your heart rate.  A brisk walk would be a good example.  Your doctor will be able to advise you of other types of exercise that you may wish to consider.

Contact Your IBS Surgical Specialist If You Require More Information

Your local colorectal surgeon will provide you with sufficient information to make an informed decision about the future of your prevention measures.  Although there are many possible preventative steps you can take for each condition, the first step is to call your physician and schedule a consultation.  This initial meeting will put you on the path to eliminating your symptoms of IBS, hopefully for good.

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