The symptoms you should look out for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The symptoms you should look out for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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We take food because our body needs enough nourishment. Thus, our gastrointestinal system is made for this single purpose—to digest food and absorb its nutrients. Once the gastrointestinal tract malfunctions, we are in for a big trouble.
The symptoms you should look out for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
You have probably heard of diarrhea, constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. What do these ailments have in common? Well, for starters they are all connected to indigestion. Second, they all occur in the gastrointestinal system.
For one, Irritable Bowel Syndrome constitutes a hell-like experience for anyone who has it. The patient tends to get uncomfortable thus leading to irritability. Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome also have abdominal and gas pains that come in regularly. The person may also suffer from headaches and experience vomiting and nausea.
If you think that you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, check if you have the following symptoms:
Diarrhea
Do you often have diarrhea? Have you noted what triggers this condition? Is it because of the food you ate? If you have let out the possibility of eating dirty or stale food and you still regularly experience diarrhea, then maybe you really have Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Constipation
Do you regularly drink enough water? Have you eaten enough fiber-rich food in the past week? Water and fiber rich food combats any chance of constipation. Taking these foods and still having constipation is really unusual. Observe yourself for a couple of days while watching your diet.
Gas pains
Do you chew your food before swallowing? Are you skipping meals? Gas pains are usually brought about by indigestion. Those who regularly skip on meals even if they are hungry also experience gas pains. If you often have this feeling, try to appease it by eating fiber-rich food. If it doesn’t work, then it is time to consult with your doctor.
The abovementioned symptoms are not always applicable to everyone. On a case to case basis, some patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome do not experience diarrhea, constipation and gas pains. For you to be sure, immediately consult with your doctor if you have observed uncomfortable changes in your bowel movement.
