FAQs FOR IBS (IRIRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME)
- February 10, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Q:1 What is IBS irritable bowel syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that refers to a group of symptoms that affect your digestive system
Q:2 How common is IBS?
IBS is the most common functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. It affects males and females, adults and children.
Q:3 What are symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)?
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Backache
- Loss of appetite
- Mucus in bowl movements
- Feeling of incomplete movements
- loose and more frequent stools
Q:4 Who is more likely to develop IBS?
Women are more prone as men to be diagnosed IBS and IBS is common in people age 45
Q:5 What food should people with IBS avoided?
- Fruits, such as apples, pears, peaches, cherries, mangoes, pears and watermelon
- Vegetables, such as artichokes, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, beetroot, garlic and onions
- Sweeteners, such as honey and agave nectar
- Products with high fructose corn syrup
- Chocolate
- Dairy products
- Nuts
- Wheat products
- Caffeine
- fatty foods
Q:6 What to eat in IBS?
- Dairy: rice milk, almond milk, coconut milk, lactose-free yogurt
- Fruit: Bananas, blueberries, , grapefruit, honeydew, kiwi, lemon, lime, oranges and strawberries
- Vegetables: Bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, carrots, chives, cucumbers, eggplant, ginger, lettuce, olives, potatoes, spring onions
- Protein: Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs
- Nuts/seeds :Almonds, macadamia, peanuts, pine nuts and walnuts (10 – 15 each a day )
- Grain: Oat, rice bran, gluten-free pasta, such as rice, corn, quinoa, white rice, corn flour and quinoa
Q:7 is there an IBS diet?
FODMAPs are fermented (digested) by intestinal bacteria, which can lead to symptoms of abdominal pain, excess gas, constipation, and diarrhea. Following a low-FODMAP diet may help to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms
Q:8 what is low FODMAP diet?
The low FODMAP diet relieves symptoms of IBS at home FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) Foods that include FODMAPs include:
- Dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, ice-cream, and cheeses
- Vegetables such as onions, garlic, broccoli, cabbage, and mushrooms
- Sweeteners such as honey, sorbitol, and high fructose corn syrup
- Wheat such as breads, cereals, pastas, and crackers
- Fruits like apples, peaches, pears, apricots, cherries, and blackberries.
Q:9 Are there different types of IBS?
There are four types of IBS, based on a person’s typical stool consistency.
- IBS with constipation, or IBS-C:
hard or lumpy stools at least 25% of the time
loose or watery stools less than 25%of the time
- IBS with diarrhea, or IBS-D:
loose or watery stools at least 25%of the time
hard or lumpy stools less than 25%of the time
- Mixed IBS, or IBS-M:
hard or lumpy stools at least 25%of the time
loose or watery stools at least 25%of the time
- Unsubtyped IBS, or IBS-U:
hard or lumpy stools less than 25%of the time
loose or watery stools less than 25% of the time
Q:10 Can the menstrual cycle affect IBS symptoms?
- Female patients with bowel disease commonly report worsening of symptoms in the menstrual cycle.
- Bowel function appears to be influenced by changes in the level of female hormones.
- Symptoms can become worse at the time of menstrual periods.
- Premenopausal female patients with IBS become much more symptomatic during the menstrual phase of the cycle than other stages of the cycle.
Q:11 How do I know if I have IBS?
Diagnose IBS by review of your symptoms, a physical examination, and selected diagnostic procedures
Q:12 Are there any complications of IBS?
While IBS can cause pain and stress, it does not cause any permanent damage to the bowel or lead to cancer or any other major illness.
Q:13 How is IBS different then IBD?
Primary differences between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBD is an autoimmune disorder that causes swelling and ulcerations in the bowel. in IBS problem is motility (how the bowel moves contents through our intestines) and sensitivity (how the brain interprets sensations in the bowel).
Q:14 What are other names for IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome has also been called mucous colitis, spastic colon, nervous colon, and functional bowel disease.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.