How to recover from Irritable bowel syndrome ?

Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by a great discomfort in the intestine with abdominal cramping, diarrhea, bloating and pain over the area. About 20% of world population is suffering from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Although this does not leads to serious consequences like cancer, it may disable some people from attending social events, or traveling short distances and going to work. Therefore, this has to be treated with diet, exercise and proper medications.

First, healthy diet can help to recover from irritable bowel syndrome. Nowadays, people depend mostly on fast and microwave foods. The epithelium of the colon in the intestine responds to the regular intake of the food. If there is a change in the quality of the food such as the amount of spices or any preservative may impair the colon there by leading to irritable bowel syndrome. Since, both of them in the family has to work hard to manage their needs of the family, they do not have time to cook fresh food and eat. However, fast food restaurants are growing up in the world market; the food is unhealthy and serves as a source of various diseases. Bacterial infection in the intestinal tract is also a causative of IBS. By cooking fresh food rich in proteins, carbohydrates and avoiding frozen, canned food, we can prevent IBS.

Second, exercise can also help to prevent IBS. Especially stress management therapy should be carried out. People are in great stress and feeling difficult to manage both family and work. Stress affects their health and day to day activities. Because of stress, there is an increased secretion of gastrointestinal fluid which is a source of IBS. Stress can be managed by certain therapies, counseling and support, doing yoga and regular walking with good sleep. Yoga which has the breathing and stretching exercises help us to relieve stress. By doing yoga we can relax our mind and body which helps us to reduce the stress level. Therefore, IBS treatment include yoga and exercise which plays a role in managing the stress.

Third, proper medications also help in treating IBS. The fiber supplements or laxatives to relieve constipation associated with IBS and an antispasmodic to control muscle spasms of the colon. Anti diarrheal like Lomotil can be prescribed to control the diarrhea. Though there are many medications, proper treatment has to be done with the help of doctor’s instructions with necessary counseling and support.

In conclusion, irritable bowel syndrome can be treated by food, exercise and proper medications. Eating healthy food and doing regular exercise like yoga with doctor prescribed medications will prevent irritable bowel syndrome.