Physicians point out that symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can be improved by increasing physical activity, improving diet, reducing stress, and taking medication; pictured here is a situational photo.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] Abdominal distention, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain occur, but they can be improved after defecation. Wu Gengliang, director of Wu Gengliang Clinic, pointed out that this is a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome that people often raise when they visit a doctor, although there is currently no special one. Tests can confirm the diagnosis of irritable bowel disorder, but symptoms of irritable bowel disorder can be improved by increasing physical activity, improving diet, reducing stress, and taking medication.

Wu Gengliang shared on the Facebook page "Wu Gengliang Clinic - Internal Medicine Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Department" that the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome must be based on symptoms and after excluding all other diseases that may cause similar symptoms (such as infection, inflammation, ulcers, diverticula, and cancer) , in order to establish the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome.

The first thing to do is to understand under what circumstances, when you do activities, or after eating, your symptoms will be more severe.

Establish healthy lifestyle habits to reduce and control symptoms without having to rely on the short-term effects of drugs for a long time.

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Wu Gengliang pointed out that complete improvement cannot be expected immediately, because the effect of improvement is gradually increased, and it may take 6 months or more to achieve significant improvement, so long-term treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, patience and perseverance are very important.

●Increase physical activity.

●Improve the diet: To

improve the function of the intestines and the health of the body depends on a balanced diet, regular eating time, increasing high-fiber foods, and drinking enough water.

Eat at about the same time each day to allow your bowels to function regularly.

Avoid missing meal times or overeating.

Wu Gengliang said that small, frequent meals and regular meals are more suitable for reducing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome than eating three meals a day.

Increasing the amount of fiber in your food can improve symptoms of diarrhea or constipation, but increase the fiber content gradually, because adding too much fiber all at once will also add a lot of intestinal gas, which can make bloating worse.

Wu Gengliang explained that with sufficient water, the fiber in the intestines can play a role in absorbing water and form normal stools that are soft and easy to pass.

As for beverages containing caffeine or alcohol, they should be avoided.

In addition, everyone still reacts differently to various foods, so when improving your diet, please try a variety of foods to discover the ones that are more suitable for you.

●Reduce stress and adjust your attitude towards stress:

Worry, anxiety, and a lot of psychological stress can cause digestive problems, such as stomach pain or diarrhea.

In people with irritable bowel syndrome, this phenomenon is more frequent and severe, and the pain and abnormal bowel movements that occur are another stress for the patient.

Such a vicious circle will only increase the severity of irritable bowel syndrome, affect daily activities, and reduce quality of life.

Therefore, it is necessary to reduce sources of stress, such as highly stressful work, and adjust the mentality to break the vicious cycle and relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

●Drugs:

During the adjustment of living habits, the improvement of irritable bowel syndrome is gradual and slow, and the symptoms will not disappear immediately. At this time, it is necessary to use drugs to relieve symptoms to help you through this adjustment period.

For example: Antispasmodics relax the muscles of the intestines and relieve spasms.

Antidepressants reduce nerve sensitivity.

Antidiarrheal medicines slow the movement of food through the intestines.

Medications to eliminate gas and indigestion can ease your discomfort.

Fiber supplements can help with bowel movements and slow watery diarrhea.

Wu Gengliang reminded that painkillers must be used with caution, because although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers can relieve pain, they also stimulate the digestive organs; opioid painkillers are prone to dependence, interfere with the function of digestive organs, and make you more sensitive to pain. sensitive.

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