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Q: What is the best treatment of IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?
I feel that I suffer from Irritable bowel syndrome that leads to continuous constipation, the doctors said that there is no cure for me and this illness will stay with me forever. Can anyone tell me plz if there is something to decrease the illness symptoms?
Thanks in advance

A: Try: http://www.healthmedicalinformation.com/digestive-advantage-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome-capsules-96-count

all the best

Q: Is there a good home treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
I suffer from IBS, and it is really starting to take it’s toll on my social and family life. It only really affects me when it’s time to leave the house (when my adrenaline levels are elevated), and it is making me miserable. I haven’t been out to eat with my hubby and kids in a couple years at least, because the “flare ups” make me miserable and shake and sweat and I can’t possibly eat. I don’t have health insurance, so a doctor’s prescription isn’t an option. Are there any supplements that I can take or “home remedies” that will help me? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I’m willing to try just about anything to get my life back!
I’ve had this problem for most of my life, but it has gotten significantly worse since I had my gallbladder removed in December of ‘04. It is much more painfuul now (to the point I feel faint).

A: I’ve had the same problem on and off my entire life. Do NOT drink extra coffee like the person above me said. Coffee contains tanic acid, which irritates the lining of your stomach and can cause diarrhea. You don’t get “over it” like they said. It just irritates your stomach more and more.

A natural remedy would be peppermint. You can find the essential oil of peppermint at any natural foods store. Put a few drops up to a spoonful into some herbal tea and drink it. Avoid coffee & carbonated drinks as they’re irritating. If you need caffeine to wake up in the morning, try green tea. It’s not great on a stomach but much softer on it than coffee.

Licorice (black, not red) is also a remedy for upset stomach & diarrhea in general. You can find licorice tea at most stores.

There’s a really strong natural tea that will calm you down for those moments you get anxious – it’s Valerian root, also found at natural food stores. It doesn’t smell good (my husband won’t even let me keep it in the house but I don’t think it’s THAT bad :) but it really does have a calming effect when drank as a hot tea.

Get Fiber One on your cereal isle and put that on top of whatever cereal you eat. Fiber balances you out – helps bind you if you have diarrhea or help you go if you can’t. Eat a healthy diet with plenty of greens for natural fiber.

I bought something called “Colon Cleanse” online for like $90, but I never used it b/c my IBS cleared up before it arrived, but I think the main ingredient in it is just fiber… I know what you’re going through – I had IBS straight for 2 years once! UG! (before I found natural remedies)

Q: What’s the best treatment for Irritable bowel syndrome and the diarrhea that comes with it ?
My doctor put me on Donnatal but doesn’t seem to help. Anyone been on Donnatal and did it work for you if so how long did it take for you to see results ?
margaritaville : I.ve been in the medical field over 30 years so I don’t think germs was a problem

A: There are no medications that really work for ALL people. I use peppermint tea for any pain I have, and it helps. I also watch what foods I eat. Last night was terrible, I had eaten something I eat all of the time, but this time, my intestines did not like it. IBS is a learning process, but can be lived with. Google it(or yahoo search) and learn all you can. Don’t spend a lot of money on prescriptions, get samples if possible. Each of us react differently, so as an individual you must find your own way. I have used Equalactin and it works really well. I use it when going somewhere and don’t want to be on the toilet the whole time. It is an OTC medicine, available at most drug counters. (Again, search engine it). Stress will exasperate the problem, so if you are in a relationship that is stressful, you will have more symptoms. You can’t eliminate all stress, but you can determine your life styles, relationships and foods and work with that. It sounds like a lot of work, but I have gone from diarrhea daily to maybe once every 3-4 months.

Q: Can anyone describe the symptoms/treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome? How do you know if you have it?
and what can be done to treat it?

A: Irritable bowel syndrome can cause stomach cramps, bloating, excess or trapped wind, constipation, nausea, not feeling like you’ve finished when on the toilet to running to the toilet every five minutes. You should get it diagnosed by a doctor as it might be embarrassing but it may be something more serious. It can be managed by making a few lifestyle changes like avoiding foods which make you feel ill, drinking plenty of fluids and a high fibre diet if your not intolerant, getting exercise, trying to relax as IBS tends to flare up when you are stressed and medication. A doctor and or a nurse can advise what would be best for your symptoms. Peppermint oil capsules and peppermint tea can ease cramps and nausea and some fibre drinks come with an added anti spasmodic to help ease pain and either ease constipation or diorrhea. A laxative may be helpful at times.

Q: Irritable bowel syndrome treatment?
I need to know about the possible treatments for Irritable bowel syndrome. As much relevant information as possible.
An important note though, I do not have nor believe to have this disease. I am recollecting information for a presentation/homework.

A: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common disorders that doctors see. Yet it’s also one that many people aren’t comfortable talking about because the signs and symptoms may be embarrassing. Some signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are:

* Abdominal cramping
* Bloating and gas
* Diarrhea, constipation or both

As many as one in five American adults has irritable bowel syndrome. Most people with IBS find signs and symptoms improve as they learn to control the condition. Only a small percentage of people with irritable bowel syndrome have severe signs and symptoms.

Fortunately, unlike more serious intestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome doesn’t cause inflammation or changes in bowel tissue or increase your risk of colorectal cancer. In many cases, you can control irritable bowel syndrome by managing your diet, lifestyle and stress.

Signs and symptoms

The signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can vary widely from person to person and often resemble those of other diseases. Among the most common are:

* Abdominal pain or cramping
* A bloated feeling
* Gas (flatulence)
* Diarrhea or constipation — sometimes alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea
* Mucus in the stool

Treatment

Because it’s not clear what causes irritable bowel syndrome, treatment focuses on the relief of symptoms so that you can live your life as normally as possible.

In most cases, you can successfully control mild signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome by learning to manage stress and making changes in your diet and lifestyle. But if your problems are moderate or severe, you may need more than lifestyle changes alone can offer. Your doctor may suggest:

* Fiber supplements. Taking fiber supplements such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel) with fluids may help control constipation.
* Anti-diarrheal medications. Over-the-counter medications such as loperamide (Imodium) can help control diarrhea.
* Eliminating high-gas foods. If you have bothersome bloating or are passing significant amounts of gas, your doctor may also ask you to cut out such items as carbonated beverages, salads, raw fruits and vegetables, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower.
* Anticholinergic medications. Some people need medications that affect certain activities of the nervous system (anticholinergics) to relieve painful bowel spasms.
* Antidepressant medications. If your symptoms include pain or depression, your doctor may recommend a tricyclic antidepressant or a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). These medications help relieve depression as well as inhibit the activity of neurons that control the intestines. For diarrhea and abdominal pain, your doctor may suggest tricyclic antidepressants, such as imipramine (Tofranil) and amitriptyline. Side effects of these drugs include drowsiness and constipation. SSRIs such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) or paroxetine (Paxil) may be helpful if you’re depressed and have pain and constipation.-

Hope I have given you a long write up and it will help you-

Q: What is the best homeopathic treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

A: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Sometimes called spastic or nervous colon, it’s the most common disorder among people with gastrointestinal problem. People with IBS have a difficult
time staying regular and often complain of pain somewhere in the digestive system after eating. The good news is that IBS is not dangerous.
The natural remedy below may help prevent or relieve IBS, according to some health professionals.

Ayurveda:
Triphala, a gentle but powerful internal cleanser made from the Indian fruits amalaki, haritaki, and bibhitaki, is the main Ayurvedic treatment for digestive and eliminative problem, says David Frawley, O.M.D., director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Some health food stores sell triphala capsules or tablets; you can also purchase them in Indian pharmacies. Dr. Frawley. “people who take triphala don’t develop a laxative dependency.
In fact, triphala helps restore the tone of the large intestine.”

Food Therapy:
“If you eat a lot of cooked protein, hydrogenated oils, concentrated sugars or other foods that are hard to digest, your colon can react – and not nicely,” says Dr. Klaper. He advises that those with IBS avoid meats, dairy products, greasy snack foods, spicy fare and sweets. At first sign of a flare-up and during the time the colon is inflamed, build your meal around easy-to-digest foods such as rice, sweet potatoes, well-steamed green and yellow vegetables and bananas, he suggests.
Then after the bowel inflammation subsides, he says, you can start adding new foods to your diet, one at a time every 48 hours.
This way, he explains, you can watch for any ill effects of the new foods.

Q: Has there been any advance in the treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome?
I would like to wake up one day in my life where the day is about me and not my digestive system.

A: Haven’t heard anything about it in a couple of years.

Try eating a consistent diet of grains, frutis, veggies, and meat.

Q: treatment for irritable bowel syndrome does not work. what to do?
i tried antidepressants, bentyl, eating more fiber, peppermint oil enteric tablets, probiotics, herbal supplements, went to psychiatrists, etc etc

But still no relief in symptoms and pain. My father says IBS is fake and that he does not recognize it. He says it is psychological and that i’m fine but pretending to be in discomfort.

How to let my medically illiterate father know the pain and discomfort is real? I have had lots of fights and arguments with him on this topic.

A: While there are many synthetic over-the-counter and prescription medicines to treat digestive complaints and disorders such as IBS, they tend to come with side effects and can lead to disruptions in delicate body systems.

Among other things, they can cause a weakened immune system, electrolyte imbalances and a disruption in intestinal flora – all of which may ultimately worsen the problems associated with IBS. For these reasons, many people have started to turn to natural remedies to treat IBS and other related conditions.

Herbal ingredients such as German Chamomile, Meadowsweet, Ulmus fulva and Sutherlandia frutescens have anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and digestive – health properties that make it an effective preventative for IBS flare ups. In addition to this, a number of herbal ingredients work to immediately relieve IBS symptoms.

Mentha piperita in particular has become widely known as a treatment for IBS, as this herb works by relieving cramps and gently relaxing the muscles of the digestive tract – thus effectively calming irritable bowels and reducing stomach pain.

Other beneficial herbs include Ginger, Fennel and Pelargoneum graveolens. Remember to always source your natural remedies from a reputable company to ensure maximum effectiveness, safety, and correct therapeutic dosage.

Destressing through Yoga, jogging, fiber, less of alcohol, caffeine, soices etc are some other measures you have to take.

More details on the above can be found at the source link below

Q: what is the cast and procedure for the bowel cancer treatment?

A: Huh?

Q: How long do orallly administered treatments of bowel cancer take to show they are working?
If a person takes an orally administered bowel cancer treatment drug, how long will it take the doctor be able to know if the drug is working or not, and if not, change the medication?

A: It depends on the stage of the disease. It is not just like fever or cold it is termed cancer. You should understand what is bowl cancer and the treatments mean for this disease.

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of death among cancers in the Western world. Many colorectal cancers are thought to arise from adenomatous polyps in the colon. These mushroom-like growths are usually benign, but some may develop into cancer over time. The majority of the time, the diagnosis of localized colon cancer is through colonoscopy. Therapy is usually through surgery, which in many cases is followed by chemotherapy.

The usual treatments are Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Some times depending upon the severity of the disease and due to side effect of radiation etc. another surgery called COLOSTOMY may be done by doctors. You will be able to see your self the effect/working of chemotherapy Chemical medicine given with IV fluids in about 15 days of giving first cycle by all the hair of the patient falling and becoming bald.

Q: hi what is irritable bowel syndrome and what is the treatment ?
i think i have irritable bowel. i am in so much pain

A: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain or discomfort, cramping or bloating, and diarrhea or constipation. Irritable bowel syndrome is a long-term but manageable condition.
The main symptoms of IBS are crampy pain in the stomach area (abdomen), and painful diarrhea or constipation. Most people have either diarrhea or constipation, but some people have both. Other symptoms are mucus in the stool, swollen or bloated abdomen, and the feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement. IBS has no cure, but you can do things to relieve symptoms. Treatment may involve diet changes, medicine, stress relief, or a combination of things to see what works best for you. You can read more about IBS here

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs/

Q: Have you ever tried hypnosis for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome?

A: Hello Chick

IBS has two causes, stress or diet, sometimes both.

With regard to diet, find out what causes you problems & eliminate them from your diet.

With regards to the stress, yes hypnosis is a wonderful treatment for stress & therefore could help with IBS, as can meditation.

Sadhara

Q: What is the best current treatment / management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

A: Discover which foods make you flare up the worst and avoid them, I know a lot of people who say a wheat free diet helps and others who say a pear everyday.

Q: What’s the best food for my cat who possibly has irritable bowel (and getting treatment for giardia)?
One of my cats, Davis, had his (9 year) senior check up and blood work. His general exam and blood panel look great. Davis has appeared to have a sensitive stomach at times over the years. He eats, drinks, has clear eyes, normal behavior and a great coat.

He has bloody, loose stools and has lost 1 pound in two months. He tested + for giardia 5 days ago. Our vet gave him an injection to calm his intestine and sent home 5 doses of anitbiotic. After 3 days of medication, there was still blood in his stool. The vet was surprised the injection didn’t help. He said to check in on Monday and let him know how Davis is doing.

The vet is wondering if Davis may have irritable bowel and possibly need prescription food.

Aside from the Giardia we are treating, do you have ideas on what food is best for his sensitive system?

I free-feed 6 cats. So they would all be on the same food. Two are asthmatic and get flovent daily. Otherwise, we are all in great shape. ; )

A: I am having almost the same problem with my cat Jasmine at the moment except she is only 6 months old. She has been treated for Giardia 3 times in the last month and it just kept coming back. She is still having diarrhea but her most recent fecal exam finally came back negative for giardia. The vet thinks she may have IBS.

The most frustrating thing about Giardia is that it is highly contagious to humans and other animals! Davis needs to be separated from his buddies until he is better. We also had to disinfect her box daily and wipe her paws and butt every time she went so that she didn’t reinfect herself when grooming.

We have been feeding her Innova Evo dry food and the vet put her on high fiber prescription wet food. I am a bit reluctant to continue the use of the prescription food because it is food that was specifically designed for obese cats. The Innova Evo is a very high protein diet that contains fruits and vegetables too which we think might just be too rich for her tummy. We are in the process of switching her to Royal Canin which is still a high grade food but has a bit more fiber than the Innova Evo – hopefully it works. I have heard that rice is very easy to digest and may help with the diarrhea. I hope that you are able to find a solution soon! If I come up with anything good I will let you know!

Q: what are the symptoms and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome?

A: The main symptoms of IBS are crampy pain in the stomach area (abdomen), painful diarrhea or constipation. Most people have either diarrhea or constipation, but some people have both. Other symptoms are mucus in the stool,swollen or bloated abdomen and the feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement.
IBS has no cure, but you can do things to relieve symptoms. Treatment may involve diet changes, medicine, and stress relief. You may have to try a combination of things to see which works best for you.

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