Do You Have I.B.S (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

I.B.S is a problem that affects from between 15-20% of the population; it can affect both sexes at all ages, but does seem to be more common in women of childbearing age

The problem is largely medically undiagnosed in most sufferers; it is thought that only around 10% of sufferers actually seek medical diagnosis, opinion or guidance.

What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome

I.B.S is the sudden need to pass solid waste, sometimes with little or no warning; the stools are often small (similar to rabbit droppings) and the sufferer can experience rather unpleasant cramps, gas, constipation and/or diarrhea

I.B.S is often caused by the irritation of intestinal receptors that causes a functional disorder of the colon, often occurring following acute intestinal infections that are accompanied with dysbacteriosis. The presence of lactose and other sugars, along with fatty acids and other infections can all play their part.

Stress And Depression

I.B.S is often associated with people who have undergone severe psychological stress or depression, and these symptoms along with sleeplessness are common characteristics of those suffering with I.B.S.

Abnormal intestinal motility along with hormonal disorders are also linked with the onset of I.B.S. along with Dietary habits.

According to medical statistics some 69% of people who suffer with IBS have superfluous bacterial growth in the small intestine and around 90% have dysbacteriosis of the colon.

Can IBS Be Cured

Currently there is no known actual long term Cure for the Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the symptoms can be controlled to a point where as they are almost non existent, but the risk of return always remains.

Lifestyle may need to be addressed, sufferers are recommended to try and reduce stress, maintaining calm especially around mealtimes, and actually ensuring that regular exercise is taken.

The development of natural based supplements that work with the natural bacteria in the body have proved to be effective in controlling the triggers responsible for the onset of IBS helping by rebalancing the elements in the intestines and colon that cause the problem.