IBS

When i feel that way i have a banana, or even yogurt. sorry, hope u feel better

An estimated 15-20% of all Americans have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and it's a devastating (not to mention incurable) condition. If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, you are NOT alone. ( I even have it)

Despite the fact that diet plays a direct role in gut function (which is instinctively obvious to IBS sufferers, who are desperate for a reliable diet as they know this will help them), many doctors fail to give their patients any dietary guidelines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment at all.

Worse still, much dietary information available for Irritable Bowel Syndrome is outdated and useless - or likely to trigger symptoms (have you been told to eat bran? lots of raw veggies for fiber? this is WRONG!)

The proper Irritable Bowel Syndrome diet (and yes, there is one - IBS is not so highly individualized that no accurate generalizations can be made) makes a world of difference for almost everyone with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. For many, the IBS diet makes the difference between living a normal, happy, outgoing life versus spending every single day stuck in the bathroom enduring blinding pain, bowel dysfunction, bloating, and other Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms.

I would bet you already know from personal experience that some foods nearly always cause IBS problems, while others never seem to bother you. On the other hand, you've also probably noticed that sometimes a specific food will trigger an Irritable Bowel Syndrome attack, while at other times you can eat the exact same thing without difficulty. Odds are it doesn't seem like there's any rhyme or reason to this. Odds are also that you've been wracking your brain to figure out why.

There are, in fact, very clear dietary guidelines to follow for how to eat safely for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, based on the well-established effects certain categories of foods have on the GI tract. The key word here is categories – most people with IBS drive themselves bonkers trying to find that one specific food that is triggering their Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

This is the diet I follow and recommend.

Eat small frequent meals

Drink lots of fluid (8 - 10 servings daily)

Eat a high fiber diet. Your doctor may also suggest laxative with psyllium to alleviate constipation or reduce diarrhea

A low fat diet will also help to decrease contractions of the intestines right after meals

Limit caffeine, alcohol and sorbitol (a type of sweetener) as these may exacerbate symptoms.

Exclude gas-producing foods such as cabbage-family vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and brussels sprouts), dried peas and lentils, onions and chives, peppers and carbonated drinks

Avoid chewing gum as more air may be swallowed

If you have diarrhea right after eating dairy, you are probably only lactose intolerance.

Some patients find peppermint helpful. Peppermint is a natural anti-spasmodic that relaxes smooth muscles in the intestines. If you are taking peppermint supplements, try the enteric coated capsules as they may cause heartburn. Be sure to discuss with your doctor before taking any herbal supplements.