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Jeff Foster's Articles in Constipation-Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • The Telling Signs Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    Irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, is defined as a medical health disorder most often characterized by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.

    Causing a significant amount of pain and distress, irritable bowel syndrome can interrupt your life to the point that you stop participating in those things that you have always enjoyed, such as family outings, social activities or even traveling. Unfortunately for many, irritable bowel syndrome is completely de...
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (ibs) – A Sensitive System
    More likely to affect women than men and most common in patients ages 30-50, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder in which the colon is extremely sensitive and is disorder which is characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. It is believed that IBS may affect approximately 1 in 10 adults or more than 5 million Americans.

    Irritable bowel syndrome is often referred to as a nervous stomach, spastic colon, spastic col...
  • Gastroparesis - A Challenge To Control
    Caused by damage to the vagus nerve, which regulates the digestive system, Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach in incapable of completely emptying food in a normal manner.

    Because of the damage to the vagus nerve, which regulates the digestive system, the muscles in the stomach and in the intestine work improperly and with this malfunction keep the food from moving through properly the gastrointestinal system.

    With this disorder there is no evidence of ...
  • Gas Embarrassing But Not Life-threatening
    Yes, passing gas is embarrassing and can even be uncomfortable…but guess what…it is not life-threatening! Whew, what good news!

    The body is designed to produce gas and then eliminate that gas by passing it through the rectum or by burping. Gas in the gastrointestinal system (GI) is created from air that is swallowed or from the breakdown of certain foods by bacteria living in the colon.

    Because it is not cool to pass gas or burp, except maybe in a rowdy locker roo...
  • Diarrhea The Plethora Of Causes
    Diarrhea is defined as a change in bowel movements characterized by an increase in frequency and fluidity of the stool which is not within normal limits for your particular bowel habits. Normal patterns of bowel habits differ from person to person and so it is important to know what is “normal” for you. This will allow you to note changes in the pattern.

    Often caused by either bacterial or viral gastrointestinal (GI) infections, diarrhea can also be caused by a change ...
  • Diarrhea The Loose And Watery Story
    Diarrhea is defined as frequent, loose, watery stools or an abnormal increase in the frequency and water content of the stool. All stools or bowel movements contain water. However, when the water content increases or becomes excessive and the frequency of the stools increase this is known as diarrhea.

    It is important to know what a normal bowel frequency is for you. For some people three soft formed stools per day is not abnormal. But for others, three stools per day would...
  • Constipation A Rock-Hard Problem
    Constipation, also known as irregularity, is a condition of the digestive system in which stools are hard and are difficult to pass.

    In some cases, constipation may be quite painful, and in severe cases the hardened stool or feces, can be nearly impossible to pass resulting in a fecal impaction. There is often a decreased urge to have a bowel movement. If it occurs frequently, constipation can lead to hemorrhoids because of the straining associated with passing a hard stoo...
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Can Interrupt Your Hot Date!
    Spastic colon, spastic colitis, nervous stomach, mucous colitis, or even irritable colon, no matter what you call it Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, can be a debilitating and lifestyle impacting disorder.

    Imagine being out on your dream date, everything is perfect... the food, the wine, the lighting, the music and yes, even the company…and then without warning your stomach begins to cramp and you make a mad dash for the closest bathroom, praying you will ...
  • Constipation Vs What Is Normal
    What constitutes constipation or being constipated is defined primarily at the personal level. For some people, constipation can mean infrequent bowel movements. While for others, constipation can be defined as the stools themselves being hard or having to strain in order to pass them.

    The causes of two types mentioned above are quite possibly different, as would be the approaches to provide relief.

    For most people the frequency of bowel movements will normally decline ...
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome A Common Mystery
    Although a very common disorder shared by many Americans, the cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) still remains a mystery.

    Essentially there are two basic types or conditions associated with IBS and many differing opinions and theories as to what causes this condition or disorder.

    First let’s take a look at the two basic types or symptoms that accompany IBS.

    One of the diagnostic criteria for irritable bowel is stomach pain that is associated with a change in the...
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Explained
    Generally defined in layman’s terms, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition in which the large intestine is not operating the way that it should. Medically IBS is not referred to as a disease, rather a disorder or more specifically a syndrome.

    The specific cause of this condition in which the large intestine is not operating properly is not yet known.

    Through testing, IBS sufferers will show no signs of abnormality or intestinal damage and as such diagnosis of IB...
  • Constipation Causes & Relief
    Relief from constipation relief can be a welcoming feeling if you are the one who is suffering from constipation.

    The most common gastrointestinal complaint in America is in fact constipation.

    Constipation happens when your body waste remains in the colon for too long and too much water is absorbed into the intestines leaving a dry, hard stool which causes discomfort and can eventually lead to constipation.

    If the problem becomes sever enough, bowel movements may bec...

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