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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (Colitis, Mucous Colitis)

DEFINITION
An irritative and inflammatory disorder of the intestine. It is the most common digestive disorder seen by physicians and estimated that about one in five adult Americans has symptoms of IBS.

COMPLICATION
› Psychological fixation on bowel function, leading to psychologic disability.

RECOMMENDATIONS
› Overall treatment goals will be individualized.
› Warm heat to the abdomen such as compresses, hot water bottle or heating pad.
› Lifestyle changes or seek ways to reduce stress.
› Stay away from saturated fat, processed grains, fast foods and diet and sugary sodas.
› Eat a high-fiber diet, plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthy oils.
› Alfalfa contains vitamin K, needed to build intestinal flora for proper digestion.
› Aloe vera and peppermint are healing to the digestive tract. › Pain is often triggered by eating, keep a food diary so you can find out which foods aggravate symptoms.
› Practice deep-breathing exercises. Shallow breathing reduces the oxygen available for proper bowel function.