Constipation Due To IBS

People who have irritable bowel syndrome will normally suffer from diarrhea at some point in time. Some people with IBS also suffer from constipation and some of them have both diarrhea and constipation as alternate conditions. Constipation is a very normal medical complaint among many people and over 2 billion visits to doctors occur due to constipation. But there are many ways of treating as well as avoiding constipation.

People who are suffering from constipation specially constipation due to IBS should resort to following a fiber rich diet. Fiber is very essential for people who have been afflicted with IBS. There are two basic kinds of fiber namely soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. There are many advantages to having soluble fiber namely it reduces the symptoms of IBS. Fiber helps in preventing the convulsions and it keeps the colon distended by absorbing water. This will help in preventing the stools from becoming too hard and difficult to remove from the body. Plenty of fiber should be included in the diet to ensure that the stools are soft and hence they can be removed from the body easily. The initial introduction to a fiber diet can cause a lot of gas and bloating and these symptoms will reduce as the body gets readjusted. Fiber can also be added to the diet by using fiber supplements.

Many people suffer from the problem of dehydration though they are not aware of it. Dehydration for a long period of time can lead to constipation. Eight glasses of water of eight ounces each should be consumed everyday on a regular basis. Drinks containing caffeine should be avoided since they cause dehydration. Water should be consumed at regular intervals during the day in order to avoid dehydration.

The dearth of regular exercise is also another reason for dehydration. Many people are aware that regular exercise is very essential in order to maintain the overall health of the body. This also helps in providing relief from constipation. Thirty minutes of exercise everyday is the recommendation of the US surgeon general. This can even mean taking a brisk walk. This will be adequate to maintain and improve overall health.

People who are having very severe constipation will be tempted to resort to using laxatives. Laxatives can easily be obtained over the counter at any pharmacy or drug store. But extreme care and precaution needs to be exercised while using these laxatives since they can sometimes damage the colon. They will damage the nerves of the colon and due to this the colon will find it difficult to contract and pass stools properly. When enemas are used too often, they will start affecting the nerves of the colon. There are many different kinds of foods, which perform the function of natural laxatives. People having diarrhea IBS will want to avoid these foods while people having constipation IBS would love to have these foods.

Regular constipation can lead to further problems like hemorrhoids and other anal fissures. Hemorrhoids are varicose veins, which occur as a result of the strain involved in passing stools. A burning sensation, itching and bleeding are some of the symptoms. A fissure is a tear near the anal canal, which is the last portion of the rectum before the anus. People suffering from fissures will have painful bowel movements as well as bleeding. The pressure on the anal canal needs to be reduced in order to treat fissures.

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