Currently known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it is a group of functional alterations that are characterized by causing abdominal pain and abdominal discomfort (unpleasant sensation that is not described as pain) when the person is about to defecate, the which are associated with changes in the rhythm of evacuations and / or their characteristics, which affect people's quality of life.
You are in the presence of this syndrome when there is no metabolic or structural disorder, or an infection that justifies the appearance of symptoms.
IBS is very difficult to identify because there is no test specific or clinical analysis as to diagnose and to treat this syndrome also often associated with other diseases such as fibromyalgia, depression and chronic fatigue, along with other changes such as low back pain and headaches.
This is how there are other symptoms that, accompanied by the main ones, help to characterize or differentiate the syndrome, these are: abnormal frequency in the number of stools, goat stools, pasty or liquid stools, a feeling of urgency to defecate, a sensation of incomplete evacuation, straining to achieve a bowel movement, presence of mucus in the stool and a feeling of bloating and / or abdominal gas.
On the other hand, the foods that are eaten are of vital importance for people who suffer from irritable bowel, since most of them have mild symptoms, or that come and go, which are commonly related to food or stress. In these cases it is necessary to identify which are the foods that cause the appearance of symptoms and try to avoid them as much as possible.
Studies have revealed that the foods that most cause symptoms are: coffee, alcohol, dairy products and foods rich in fat. Recommends also avoid or reduce the consumption of potatoes, pasta, bread, pizza, cakes, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans and chickpeas, lentils and peas, vegetables leaf, sauces with fried oil, citrus, spicy, onions and Peppers.
However, this diet is not strict or homogeneous for all cases. That is why the person must focus on identifying which are the foods that activate the igniter of symptoms, to create their own diet and thus try to lead an optimal life. Also, drinking water helps a lot to avoid symptoms.
It is very important that the person with irritable bowel understand that the cause of the pain they feel is not a life-threatening disease, such as cancer for example. Thus, even emotions influence the increase or relief of pain, since it is said that this syndrome is caused in many cases by the influence of psychological factors, which produce alterations and / or digestive sensitivity.
