Dealing with IBS through food.

1. June 13th, 2011 Published by: alexsimring
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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA — Irritable Bowel (IBS)
Dr Alexander Simring, Dr Alex is a common condition, however, there is still much to be
Simring, Dr Simring, | Just learned about the causes and effective treatment for IBS and
Dr. Alex Simring is hoping to raise awareness about this often
another weblog misunderstood disorder.
June 13th, 2011 Common symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain or
Australia-based physician aims to raise awareness about discomfort, which is associated with abnormal bowel habit.
disorder. Abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation are all
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA — Irritable Bowel (IBS) common. There are certain symptoms which are not typical for
is a common condition, however, there is still much to be IBS, and these include weight loss, nocturnal symptoms and
learned about the causes and effective treatment for IBS and rectal bleeding.
Dr. Alex Simring is hoping to raise awareness about this often Celiac disease is a common condition which can have similar
misunderstood disorder. symptoms to IBS. Discussion with a medical practitioner is
Common symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain or important in diagnosing IBS.
discomfort, which is associated with abnormal bowel habit. The most common ways to treat IBS include dietary
Abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation are all modification, behavioral therapy and medications. There
common. There are certain symptoms which are not typical for has been recent research which suggests that certain foods
IBS, and these include weight loss, nocturnal symptoms and can worsen symptoms of IBS. The FODMAP diet has been
rectal bleeding. studied at Box Hill Hospital by Dr Gibson’s team. The theory
Celiac disease is a common condition which can have similar is that the sugars in certain foods are poorly absorbed by
symptoms to IBS. Discussion with a medical practitioner is people with IBS. These sugars are fermented by bacteria
important in diagnosing IBS. in the colon and lead to symptoms of bloating, abdominal
The most common ways to treat IBS include dietary pain, diarrhea and constipation. These rapidly fermentable,
modification, behavioral therapy and medications. There short-chain carbohydrates (FODMAPs) are commonly found
has been recent research which suggests that certain foods in wheat, onions and many fruit and vegetables.
can worsen symptoms of IBS. The FODMAP diet has been IBS is diagnosed by clinical symptoms. When there are certain
studied at Box Hill Hospital by Dr Gibson’s team. The theory features which are not typical of IBS,further testing may
is that the sugars in certain foods are poorly absorbed by be required. This may include bloods tests, endoscopy or
people with IBS. These sugars are fermented by bacteria colonoscopy. Breath testing may be useful to confirm short-
in the colon and lead to symptoms of bloating, abdominal chain carbohydrate malabsorption and can help tailor dietary
pain, diarrhea and constipation. These rapidly fermentable, advice. Consultation with a dietician who is expert in IBS is
short-chain carbohydrates (FODMAPs) are commonly found often very useful. Remember that the foods listed in FODMAP
in wheat, onions and many fruit and vegetables. are generally healthy foods, however abdominal symptoms
IBS is diagnosed by clinical symptoms. When there are certain may worsen when many of these foods are consumed in
features which are not typical of IBS,further testing may combination.
be required. This may include bloods tests, endoscopy or
colonoscopy. Breath testing may be useful to confirm short-
chain carbohydrate malabsorption and can help tailor dietary
advice. Consultation with a dietician who is expert in IBS is
often very useful. Remember that the foods listed in FODMAP
are generally healthy foods, however abdominal symptoms
may worsen when many of these foods are consumed in
combination.
Dr Alexander Simring, Dr Alex
Simring, Dr Simring, Alexander
Simring, Gastroenterologist,
Liverpool.
By dralex on June 13th, 2011
Australia-based physician aims to raise awareness about
disorder.
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