Irritable Bowel Syndrome
10 Tips for Coping With IBS Symptoms
If you've recently been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), then you're likely coping with chronic abdominal discomfort or pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits. These symptoms can cause physical and psychological discomfort. Discovering an IBS management plan that works for you likely will involve trial and error at first and changes along the way.
Natural Remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Many people feel intestinal discomfort or changes in bowel movements from time to time and may not realize that these can be the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Tips for Keeping Crohn's Disease in Check
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns about what to expect. Living with Crohn's can pose challenges that may seem overwhelming at times.
Living Well With Crohn's Disease: 5 Tips for a Successful Relationship With Your Doctor
If you're one of the estimated 700,000 Americans living with Crohn's disease, you face unique challenges in managing the condition. Crohn's tends to affect everyone differently, and your needs may change over time.
Health Tip: Coping With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Here's what you can do
(HealthDay News) -- People who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have flares when symptoms worsen, and periods of remission when symptoms ease up.
The American Gastroenterological Association offers these suggestions to help you cope with the disease, especially during flares:
Health Tip: Changing Your Diet May Help Manage IBD
But no suggestion will work for everyone
(HealthDay News) -- Though no single eating plan works for everyone, changing your diet can help you better manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
The Womenshealth.gov Web site says you should discuss with your doctor whether these suggestions to manage IBD may work for you:
The Top 2 Ways to Improve Digestion
by Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH
When it comes to the health of your gastrointestinal tract, I have a magic word I want you to remember: "Fiber."
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quiz
Take this short quiz to test your knowledge about IBS.
| Questions: | 5 |
| Attempts allowed: | Unlimited |
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| Pass rate: | 75 % |
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