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Help for IBSPosted: April 1, 2006
Some foods make IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) worse. Here are some foods that may cause symptoms:
Some foods make IBS better Fiber reduces IBS symptoms — especially constipation — because it makes stool soft, bulky, and easier to pass. Fiber is found in bran, certain breads and cereals (check their labels), beans, fruit, and vegetables. Here are some examples of foods with fiber: Fruits Apples Peaches Vegetables Broccoli, raw Cabbage Carrots, raw Peas Breads, cereals, and beans Kidney beans Lima beans Whole-grain bread Whole-grain cereal Add foods with fiber to your diet a little at a time to let your body get used to them. Too much fiber all at once might cause gas, which can trigger symptoms in a person with IBS. Besides telling you to eat more foods with fiber, the doctor might also tell you to get more fiber by taking a fiber pill or drinking water mixed with a special high-fiber powder. It’s also recommended that you drink 6 to 8 cups of water a day. How much you eat matters, too Large meals can cause cramping and diarrhea in people with IBS. If this happens to you, try eating four or five small meals a day. Or, have your usual three meals, but eat less at each meal. Stress relief Does stress trigger your symptoms? Meditation, exercise, and counseling are some things that might help. Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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