vdoctor December 4th, 2007

One of the worst things that could happen to you while you are at a buffet party is to suddenly experience the different symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome due to certain foods that you have eaten. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic intestinal disorder that is characterized by a number of symptoms, such as constipation and diarrhea, abdominal pains, vomiting and nausea, as well as bloating and gas. Some of the symptoms experience by some people can range from being mild to severe, depending on a number of factors that help lead to them. People who experience IBS may experience having the feeling to open their bowels immediately, which can pose a problem if you are in a buffet party.

Staying IBS-Free

Although there are no definite treatments for IBS, there are some things that you can do to avoid experiencing this condition while you are at buffet parties, and that is by avoiding certain trigger foods. Trigger foods are the type of foods that can help cause or lead to the different symptoms that an IBS sufferer may experience. By eating certain types of foods, IBS sufferers may feel that their IBS symptoms have become very troublesome, especially since certain foods can trigger the symptoms, causing the walls of the bowel to contract and become inflamed. By avoiding these trigger foods, you can avoid experiencing IBS during the party.

An example of trigger foods that IBS sufferers should try to avoid would be those that have dairy in them. This should be observed, especially for those people who are lactose intolerant, since eating dairy food can cause pain and flatulence. When in buffet parties, try to avoid foods that have dairy in them, such as certain salad dressings, packaged foods like breads, instant potatoes, and even some form of soups.

Another trigger that should be avoided would be carbonated beverages and alcohol, such as sodas pops, sparkling water, beer and wine, since these types of trigger foods can cause an IBS sufferer to experience gas due to the undigested gas bubbles in the bowel. Alcohol can even cause irritation to the GI system, and can dehydrate the entire digestive system. Although buffet parties will have plenty of alcohol and carbonated beverages, it would be best if you steer clear of these in order to avoid your IBS symptoms from occurring.

Fats, which include artificial fats, should also be avoided since these can cause indigestion, diarrhea and flatulence to an IBS sufferer. It can also increase the peristaltic activity of the bowel, thereby creating more frequent bowel movements. It is important to try and avoid this type of trigger food since fats are not easily absorbed by the digestive tract, which is why it can easily lead to a number of the symptoms of IBS.

You can also try to reduce or eliminate the chances of you experiencing painful gas again by avoiding certain foods that can help lead to that particular symptom of IBS, such as beans, onions, garlic, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, asparagus and cauliflower.

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