{"product_id":"2940045768719","title":"A Simple Guide to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Treatment and Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOde to Irritable Bowel Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is by abdominal pain\u003cbr\u003eGassiness, bloating and changes in bowel habits complaint\u003cbr\u003eThere may be alternating diarrhea and constipation\u003cbr\u003eThe cause of IBS is believed to be psychological function\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main symptoms are gas and intestinal distension\u003cbr\u003eIBS is a loss of coordination of intestinal contractions\u003cbr\u003eThere may nausea, loss of appetite and indigestion\u003cbr\u003eThere is also heart burn, abdominal distress and depression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms may be eased if you eat smaller portions\u003cbr\u003eA high-fiber diet usually helps to improve digestion.\u003cbr\u003eMedicines called antispasmodics can relieve stomach cramps.\u003cbr\u003eRelief of abdominal cramps is something to give thanks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrritable bowel syndrome is not a life-threatening condition\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of IBS is to control the symptoms through medication\u003cbr\u003eDrink lots of water, preferably two liters a day\u003cbr\u003eAvoid eating too much at one time especially buffet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Irritable Bowel Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Medicines can relieve specific symptoms of IBS depending on which is giving you most trouble.\u003cbr\u003eBut by controlling some symptoms, a medicine may make others worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedicines called antispasmodics can relieve stomach cramps.\u003cbr\u003eExamples are Spasmonal, Colofac, Buscopan and peppermint oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf constipation is a major problem, bulk laxatives (Fybogel, Regulan, Isogel) are usually tried first.\u003cbr\u003eMore powerful types known as stimulant laxatives (Senokot, Dulcolax) are not usually recommended for IBS because they can cause cramping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFybogel mebeverine contains ispaghula husk and mebeverine. Ispaghula husk helps with constipation while mebeverine acts as an antispasmodic to relieve stomach cramps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedicines can treat gas and stomach rumbling in cases where these are a major problem.\u003cbr\u003eExamples are charcoal tablets and simethicone, an anti-foaming agent which disperses trapped gas in the stomach and intestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImodium plus also contains simethicone to ease cramps and bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTricyclic antidepressants are sometimes used to relieve pain in people who have not responded to other treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColestyramine (Questran) can help the small proportion of people with IBS whose diarrhea is due to impaired handling of bile salts within the gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrritable bowel syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Irritable bowel syndrome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional disorder of the gastrointestinal system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbdominal cramps, bloating or gas, diarrhea or constipation characterizes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also known as spastic colon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Irritable Bowel Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Interesting Facts of Irritable Bowel Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Ulcerative Colitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Diverticulosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Colon Polyp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Megacolon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075104358640,"sku":"2940045768719","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045768719_p0.jpg?v=1763979080","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045768719","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}