Addie Davison
Irritable Bowel Syndrome refers to a situation of stomach discomfort and not-so-proper bowel movements. Having some different type of stool; hard, ductile, liquid, thin; or getting them either very frequently (diarrhea) or less than normal (constipation) is nothing but IBS.
Well, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not a life-threatening disorder, but yes, you should be careful about it as it directly affects your health. IBS affects the way you live! You may not be regular in your studies, or you may have to take a lot of holidays from your work because of this problem.
Many people are not aware of the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Even if they are suffering from this disorder, they are not able to recognize the same. Here are the symptoms of Bowel Syndrome which you should pay attention to.
- Cramping
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Stools containing mucus; which is of white color
- Feeling of incomplete bowel movements
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
If you experience any of these symptoms more than once, there is a slight chance that you are suffering from this problem. It is advisable that you get it checked from your doctor and take the required precautions for your own comfort and easy lifestyle.
There are four types of Irritable Bowel Syndromes.
- IBS with Diarrhea (IBS-D)
If your stools are loose for more than 25 percent of the time, it is likely that you are suffering from IBS-D.
- IBS with Constipation (IBS-C)
If you face lumpy or hard stools most of the time, your Irritable Bowel Syndrome is with constipation.
- IBS with Mixed Bowel Habits (IBS-M)
If your stools alternate between hard and watery, you are suffering from IBS with Mixed Bowel Habits.
- Unsubtyped IBS (IBS-U)
If the symptoms do not fit in any of the above categories, it is obvious that you are a victim of Unsubtyped IBS (IBS-U).
Your bowel habits and stool consistency vary from time to time in this case.
Nowadays, people are very open if they are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. With the advancement in medical studies, a lot of medications have been discovered to treat IBS. Your doctor can guide you about the same.
Well, it is always advisable that you opt for some natural home-made remedies. Consuming too much of medicines containing salts and chemicals is not good for the body as a whole.
Below are some of the natural remedies that work well to get rid of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or at least to get relieved from the pain.
- Fennel Seeds
If you are suffering from serious Irritable Bowel Syndrome disorder, Fennel Seeds will work for your benefit, undoubtedly. Two things that are commonly linked with Irritable Bowel Syndrome are bloating and intestinal spasms. Fennel Seeds target these two things very well. The seeds provide you a quick relief from these two major issues. Fennel Seeds; volatile oils present in them are also suggested for improved digestion.
- Peppermint Oil
According to the reports published by a medical survey, Peppermint Oil has proved out to be the best natural remedy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It is an anti-spasmodic and is very useful for the ones suffering from excess pain caused due to this problem. The antimicrobial properties of this oil help in reducing digestive issues and also freshen up your breath.
If you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, you can consider this as a very good option to cure the problem.
- Take up a Healthy Diet
Stop relying on carbohydrates and processed foods all the time. Avoid all the items that contain wheat and gluten in a significant amount. Except white rice, one should also minimize the inclusion of grains in his or her diet.
Well, you should keep in mind that different types of foods affect different people in a different manner. The best thing one can do is restrict him or herself from eating any kind of IBS foods, so that the culprit can be found! Fried food, beans, cabbage, meat, wheat products and alcohol should be avoided. Later on, you can add on things slowly which you think are not responsible for your Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Just try to include a lot of veggies in your diet. The fiber present in the vegetables improves the bowel function.
- Get all the stress under your control!
Reducing stress level helps the gut nerves to calm down and you can eventually have a control over your Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Anything that reduces stress for you, may not work the in the same manner for someone else. If there was any one common solution to get rid of all the stress, everyone in the world would be happy and have a perfect immune system. Therefore, it is important that you find out what is that one particular activity that makes you the happiest person on Earth.
It could be meditation, yoga, some breathing exercises, jogging or something else. Identify that and work on that!
De-stress yourself for at least 10 minutes regularly, and you will see a change in yourself and your bowel movements.
- Ginger
Ginger is rich with anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger helps in dropping the level of bloating and gas, and thus keeping the digestive system smooth. The irritation happening in the intestines is reduced and intestinal muscles are also relaxed.
Ginger has been used as a natural remedy to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome from a long time because of its effectiveness.
There are many more therapies that can be worked out at home itself. Yogurt, Flax Seeds, digestive enzymes are a few to name. You can consult your doctor before trying the natural remedies out if you want to, for your own satisfaction.
