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The pleasures of a simple and hearty meal cannot be understated. In a culture-rich country like ours, the diversity offers a plethora of incredible cuisines, whether Chinese, Indian, Malay or Peranakan food. Once in a blue moon, whether from a hygiene issue or not, some of these meals may not sit well with our gut, leading to a mild and temporary discomfort in the stomach. In comes the antacid or anti-bloating medication.
For a portion of the population, this discomfort is a daily routine of painful spasms in areas of the stomach for the duration of the day. The pain can come across differently to people, with some describing it as:
The exact cause of this condition is still unknown. However, health experts believe that this condition occurs due to poorly coordinated signals between the brain and the intestines, which causes your body to overreact to the changes that happen in the digestive system. The overreaction of your digestive system can result in pain, diarrhoea and constipation.
IBS can happen to people of all ages and gender, but there are certain factors associated with a higher risk factor.
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One of the key ways to manage IBS is by identifying the symptoms and managing the respective triggers. A healthy and well-balanced diet consisting of your recommended daily nutritional intake is key. If you suffer from IBS, you may start to notice certain symptoms after you eat certain types of food. Constipation, diarrhoea and bloating are the most common among people with IBS.
Foods that have been identified to trigger symptoms of IBS related to constipation are:
Eating practices that help to moderate symptoms of diarrhoea are:
Besides dietary practices, stress and anxiety can also cause IBS symptoms to flare up. Studies have also shown that increased levels of stress lead to colon spasms in people with IBS. While the nervous system manages the stressors well, their colons are too sensitive to the responses. Stress, anxiety and worry all compound the symptoms of IBS.
There are also certain medications that may trigger symptoms of IBS:
The above articles are intended for informational purposes only. AIA accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from reliance on information contained in the articles.
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