IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is chronic gastrointestinal disorder that effects the large intestine causing for years without any other general deterioration in health IBS is not a detectable structural disease but the symptoms are caused by abnormal muscular contractions in the Colon.  Irritable Bowel Syndrome is sometimes regarded as a form of Colitis, although its symptoms do not include inflammation of the colon. IBS effecting between 25-40 million people in the united state. Constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects 33% of patients with IBS. Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndromeaffects 67% of patients with IBS.

Symptoms of IBS
– Diarrhea
– Constipation
– Abdominal Pain
– Intestinal  cramping
– Bloating
– Gas

Substances may Cause/Exacerbate Irritable Bowel Syndrome
–  Simple Sugars may exacerbate IBS
– Fructose malabsorption (dietary Fructose Intolerance) may be an underlying cause of some cases of IBS
–  Lactose malabsorption may be an underlying cause of some cases of IBS
– Sorbitol malabsorption may be an underlying cause of some cases of IBS
– High dietary Fats may exacerbate the symptoms of IBS
– Over use of Antibiotic ( especially Amoxicillin and Macrolides)
– Dientamoeba fragilis may cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome
– Patients have been found to have higher rates of infection with Blastocystis hominis compared to healthy persons

Foods may Cause/Exacerbate Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Wheat
– Wheat Bran
– Milk (cow’s)
– Red meat
– Caffeine
– Dietary Fats
– Process food
– Yogurt
– Avocado
– Mushrooms
– Sauerkraut
– Milk chocolate
– Lentils
– Beans
– Coconut
– Strawberries
– Blueberries
– Blackberries
– Brussels Sprouts
– Broccoli
– Cabbage
– Cauliflower
– Spices
– Apples
– Pears
– Fruits with Pits

Ailments may Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome
– Gastroenteritis may cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Intestinal Permeability may be an underlying cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome is an underlying cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Malabsorption of (Fructose, Lactose or Sorbitol) may be an underlying cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
–  Allergies (particularly Food Allergies) may be an underlying cause of some cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Fibromyalgia patients may experience minor symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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Dr. Said Sokhandan

Dr. SAID SOKHANDAN, N.D. is a Naturopathic physician as a Primary Care Provider, licensed in the State of WA, Additional specializations include extensive postgraduate training in a variety of holistic therapies, homo-toxicology (Detoxification), Hormone, anti-aging and longevity and diagnostic techniques. He also specializes in Nutrition, acupuncture and postdoctoral of Acupuncture from shanghai china and integrated nutritional counseling.

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