Some information about Irritable Bowel Syndrome and how to treat it What is Irritable bowel syndrome?Irritable bowel syndrome is also known as spastic colon or IBS. It is a functional bowel disorder. Symptoms include: chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits with no obvious organic reason.How Prevalent is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?In Western civilizations IBS is estimated at between ten and...more
Six potential treatmens for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is also known as spastic colon or IBS. It is a functional bowel disorder. Symptomsinclude: chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits with no obvious organic reason. However, this said, there are many potential symptoms of IBS and these can vary markedly between different people experiencing the condition.How Prevalent is...more
Diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What you need to know Irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by the following conditions: chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause.Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome is based on symptoms. The bowel of a person suffering from IBS symptoms won't show signs of active disease when examined. Diagnosis is actually one of exclusion. Your doctor or gastrointestinal specialist will perform tests that rule out other common bowel illnesses such as: colon cancer, coeliac disease, fructose mal-absorption, mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis, several inflammatory bowel diseases, functional chronic constipation, and chronic functional abdominal pain. Diagnosis of Irritated Bowel Syndrome is mainly determined by eliminating other possible causes, however there are hundreds of these potential causes which could be a catalyst for IBS -- the best solution is to visit your local general practitioner.The following are suggestions for those who have IBS symptoms such as: diarrhea, constipation...more
Coping with Irritable Bowel Syndrome There is no known cure for IBS but certain treatments have proven successful in alleviating symptoms. Coping with irritable bowel syndrome involves taking medication and eating appropriate foods. Keep a food diary, noting which foods exacerbate IBS symptoms. Learn as much as you can about IBS. Ask...more
The impact of Irritable Bowel Syndrome on your daily life If you have irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, you know that it can greatly impact your daily life. But there are things you can do to reduce the negative effects to keep it under control and live a normal life.IBS is considered a functional disorder, and IBS symptoms include...more
Some Thoughts on Emotional Communication in Asperger's Syndrome There is a common misconception that individuals with Asperger's syndrome (AS) are incapable of showing or feeling emotion. A.J. Mahari, an author and woman with AS, elaborates on this misconception by explaining that the problem is not feeling emotion, but expressing it. She writes, "it is not natural for us to communicate and to express our emotions in a social/relational context." So while a typically developed person may not get the sense that people with AS are feeling emotion, the reality is that they are. Many people with AS simply have difficulty expressing these emotions in the same way neurotypicals do. It's almost like trying to understand someone that is speaking a different language than you.People with AS also understand emotions differently. While a typical person can quickly perceive sadness, anger, and happiness, some with AS find these emotions more difficult to comprehend. The identification of emotions may take longer, making communication more difficult. But in no way does this difference exclude them from feeling emotion.For those with AS, the need to bridge this...more
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Aloe Vera Relieves Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Aloe Vera is a great remedy for people that suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. IBS is something that can be absolutely miserable to deal with and because they have irritable...more