When the Stomach Rumbles
Do you suffer regularly from abdominal pain, bloating or cramping? Do
you have alternating diarrhoea and constipation? Have you noticed mucus
in your stool? Do certain spicy or oily food, wheat and milk products
and stress make your abdominal pain worse? If you have answered
affirmatively to some of these questions, it may be likely that you
suffer from a condition called 'Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)'.
IBS is a syndrome of the digestive system that is characterised by
abdominal pain, bloating, cramping and alternating diarrhoea and
constipation. Although the condition may be highly distressing, the good
news is that IBS does not cause any damage to our gastro-intestinal
system and does not lead to any serious illnesses such as cancer in the
long-run. The main problem most IBS patients complain about is the
detrimental effect the condition has on one's social and professional
life. During an acute attack, many sufferers find it extremely difficult
to work, attend social invitations or travel, even for short distances.
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