Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The Varied Routines Used As Treatment For IBS

By Kurt Lanssons


There are numerous ways that are utilized as treatment for IBS. These ways can either be psychological, dietary or by taking drugs. It is advisable for someone to understand the etiological agents for a disease before deciding to treat the disease. Many factors causing the disease have been suggested by many doctors but none has been proved. These causative agents may be allergies, dietary habits, food sensitivity or medications.

The signs of disease have been greatly linked to psychological factors. Many people with this condition have been observed to be having stress from divorce and other relationship problems. Individuals with this condition may also have other related disorders like migraines, frequent urination at night. The general way of treating this condition is by trying to correct the pathological mechanisms of the disease.

Depending on the severity of the signs, there are two types of treating this disease which can either be pharmacological or non-pharmacological. Whoever, some physicians may advice one to use both forms of medication. The commencement of the illness, the extent and any other factors that may cause complications may have a big influence on the therapy to use. The medications may be grouped into anti-diarrhea agents, anti-depressants, bulking agents and laxatives. These drugs are important in the treatment of bloating, diarrhea and constipation.

Non-pharmacological treatments are currently used in different regions of the world. An example of non-pharmacological treatments is when a person decides to change his or her lifestyle, for example one may start eating specific types of foods. A person may also need to avoid consuming a certain kinds of foods that may result to bowel upset or excitement of immune system. Acupuncture is also a favorable treatment option for this condition.

Many people with disease have been reporting that their symptoms arose after they ate a meal. This has lead to the formation of a theory that food intolerance or hypersensitivity may be the main cause of this condition. The symptoms include pain, bloating, changing in bowel habit and abdominal discomfort.

Some of the normal foods that may result to formation of these symptoms may include eggs, wheat and dairy products. Some foods like raw vegetables, fatty foods, raw fruits and caffeinated drinks may also stimulate these symptoms. Other types of foods like bagels, banana, beans, carrots and onions have been associated with increased gas production.

Dietary containment has become the most popular form of treatment for IBS in many places. This approach is preferred by majority of doctors. One may also opt to treat this condition by using dietary control and traditional forms of medication.




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