Information on IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and IBS treatment
In the past, many gut diseases were classified as psychosomatic. We now know that this is not the case. There is an element of the brain controlling the gut, but there is also an organic and physiological basis for the functional changes of the little brain. And this is the reason, why Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) has so many links. This website is intended to provide up to date information on IBS and on IBS treatment.
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Information On IBS
IBS can be developed at any age. But the majority of sufferers have their first symptoms not before the age of 15 and not after 40. The causes of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome are yet unknown, and for this reason information on IBS can be confusing. Theories ranges from “psychological”, “post-infection-reaction” within the gastrointestinal tract (GI) to disturbed neuromuscular function (GI-hypersensitivity). There is a wide range of triggers or exacerbating factors like: antibiotic treatment, abdominal surgery and diet.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a benign, chronic disease of altered bowel habits and abdominal pain. It is considered a functional type of bowel disorder and is said to be caused by heavy spasms of the large colon. No organic or structural cause can be detected (using currently available diagnostic modalities) to explain its symptoms. It is the most common functional disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Other disorders in this group include functional dyspepsia, functional anorectal pain, and noncardiac chest pain. The many forms and presentations of IBS can make the diagnosis challenging, and its functional nature can make a satisfactory treatment regimen difficult. IBS is also known as spastic colon, nervous bowel, irritable colon and mucous colitis.
IBS Treatment
IBS treatment comes in many forms. Treatment can involve medication as well as natural treatment. This “one-fits-all” approach is not very successful or helpful for IBS sufferers. They do not need to see a therapist and pay a lot of money just to receive general advice. This is as helpful as following a diet-book for weight loss. The long-term success-rates are abysmal. Natural treatment is by far the better option ONCE THE DISEASE IS PROPERLY DIAGNOSED!
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