Sarah Jenkins July 22nd, 2007
Although Crohn’s Disease is a difficult disorder, you should not keep yourself from living the best life possible because you suffer from this disorder. You should continue in your life as you would without Crohn’s, although a few more precautions may be necessary. When traveling, this will ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip.
The first thing you should do, whether you are traveling abroad or close to home, is locate a doctor in the area you will be visiting. There are several organizations available to utilize in your search or you can simply ask your doctor for referrals.
If you are taking prescription medication, you should be sure to take plenty for the duration of your trip. You should also keep it with you when you travel on the plane to avoid it being lost in the heaps of luggage. Always keep your medication in its original container and a typed statement from your doctor regarding what medications you are taking and what they are for. You will also need to get copies of all of your prescriptions, including foreign names, in case you have to refill them abroad. However, you should avoid this by carrying enough medication with you, as filling prescriptions in other counties can sometimes be difficult. Continue Reading »
David July 11th, 2007
sammy* asked: I have really bad IBS and therefore the pill is not efficient enough for me so i cannot rely on this. I have just had my 2nd jab for the injection but i am having trouble shifting the weight i put on and it is getting me down now. Any suggestions? Please help?
Sarah Jenkins July 5th, 2007
For years, many people have argued that forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including Crohn’s Disease, is caused by emotional stress, tension, and anxiety; this, however, is completely inaccurate. While there may be links to emotional stress and Crohn’s Disease, it is not a cause of the disorder.
A common misconception is that Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is the same thing as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). However, these differ considerably. IBD causes inflammation of the intestines and is not caused psychological factors. On the other hand, there is a strong link in emotional issues contributing to IBS.
While some may argue Crohn’s Disease is caused by being overly emotional, it is in fact an inappropriate response of the immune system and no correlation to the disease and psychological issues. However, emotions may play a role in how a person deals with Crohn’s Disease. Continue Reading »
Zoe Renaud July 2nd, 2007
Switching to a low carbohydrate diet commonly results in constipation. This is because low-carb diets lack the foods that contain fiber, such as whole grains and fruits. Depending on the carb-controlled diet that you have chosen, you may be able to increase fiber in your diet by eating more vegetables and whole fruits, or by taking a fiber supplement such as psyllium. Drinking lots of water will also help reduce constipation.
Constipation is not only uncomfortable, and often painful, but it can give rise to many different ailments including appendicitis, varicose veins, insomnia, malabsorption syndrome, depression, fatigue, gas, diverticulitis, body odor, bad breath, indigestion, hemorrhoids and obesity. Constipation may also be involved in the development of serious diseases such as bowel cancer. Continue Reading »
David May 17th, 2007
Up to 15 percent of the U.S. population suffers from irritable bowel syndrome, which can cause cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea.
But it’s one of the most misunderstood disorder among patients, according to Dr. William D. Chey, director of the gastrointestinal physiology laboratory in the University of Michigan division of gastroenterology.
So he’s listed seven of the most common myths about the syndrome. Continue Reading »
David May 16th, 2007
Can Chinese medicine be used to treat IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)?
IBS mainly results from the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, whose purpose is to digest food then transport the food essence to other parts of the body. Chinese herbal medicine usually treats IBS very effectively. However, each individual patient is treated with a different prescription according to the main treatment principles.
Cold-dampness is usually a result of dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. The condition is manifested by frequent bowel movements with loose, watery stools, wind in the stomach, bloated abdomen, poor appetite and white greasy tongue coating.
Damp-heat usually manifests itself with frequent bowel movements with a burning sensation, abdominal pain and red tongue with a yellowish coating. Continue Reading »
Dada Vedaprajinananda May 15th, 2007
Almost everyone is troubled by constipation once in a while, but when constipation is prolonged or becomes chronic then it becomes a serious health problem and needs to be dealt with. In this article I will give some natural, life-style based, tips that you can use to prevent and cure constipation.
Before I go on to the tips, it should be remembered that while constipation by itself is uncomfortable and annoying, it becomes more than an annoyance if it is allowed to continue. Constipation plays a role in the onset of ailments such as cancer, heart disease, appendicitis, diabetes, hernia, abnormal menstruation and other diseases. If you are not able to move your bowels at least one time per day, then you need to take some action now if you want to prevent serious health problems later on in your life.
It is better not to try to solve the problem with laxatives alone. Like many medicines, laxatives treat the symptoms but do not offer a long-term cure to the problem. Here are some natural ways in which you can fight constipation: Continue Reading »
David May 15th, 2007
The British Society of Gastroenterology has issued guidelines for diagnosing and treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including dietary and psychological treatments, in primary care and other settings. The new recommendations for IBS, a chronic, relapsing gastrointestinal problem characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habit, are published in the May 8 Online First issue of Gut.
“While the precise prevalence and incidence depends on the criteria used, all studies agree that it is a common disorder, affecting a substantial proportion of individuals in the general population, and presenting frequently to general practitioners and to specialists,” write Robin Spiller, MD, from the University Hospital in Nottingham, United Kingdom, and colleagues.
“IBS is troublesome, with a significant negative impact on quality of life and social functioning in many patients, but is not known to be associated with the development of serious disease or with excess mortality. IBS generates significant healthcare costs both direct, due to IBS symptoms and associated disorders as well as indirect, due to time off work.” Continue Reading »
