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How to Help Teenagers Cope with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Many irritable bowel syndrome sufferers first develop symptoms of IBS during their teenage years. Symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation and bloating are difficult even for an adult to deal with, and if you also have to cope with peer pressure, new relationships and exams it can make life very miserable indeed.nnOn top of this, teenagers often find that their parents, and even their doctors, do not take them seriously when they try to seek help. The number one com
November 28, 2005
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Do you reallly have IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a fairly well-known disorder these days â medications for IBS are advertised on TV and in the media, and thankfully it is now far less of a taboo to talk about your bowels.nnHowever, this new awareness sometimes means that patients decide they have IBS without seeing a doctor. In fact it is impossible to self-diagnose IBS, because there are far two many medical conditions which can produce symptoms of diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pa
July 2, 2005
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Cybill Shepherd and the Irritable Bowel
Cybill Shepherd has revealed that she suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The star of Moonlighting and Taxi Driver says that she has struggled with her symptoms for many years, and is now hoping to raise awareness of IBS and encourage sufferers to talk more openly with their doctors.nnShe says: âFor years I have been battling recurring constipation, abdominal pain and bloating. Go ahead and laugh. We laugh because we're embarrassed. In order for us to get relief, w
March 29, 2005
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An introduction to irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common condition, but in some ways it is still a mystery. There are many different theories about what causes the syndrome, and different doctors will give you different reasons for your illness â anything from stress to bad bacteria to food intolerance. And once you have been diagnosed, there is no set form of treatment â instead, sufferers tend to try two or three supplements or therapies to find a combination that works for them
January 30, 2005
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Fiber Supplements to Beat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Fiber supplements can be tremendously beneficial for IBS sufferers. Although supplements such as Metamucil and Citrucel are generally marketed as laxatives, and are very useful for constipation sufferers, they can also be used to combat diarrhea because they add bulk to the diet and can make waste food more solid.nnThese supplements are not really medications â most are simply fiber products with no added drugs or herbs, and so they can be taken long term on a daily basis w
December 11, 2004
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Irritable bowel syndrome - simple self-help tips
If you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you will know how difficult it is to treat. Doctors can be dismissive of IBS symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation and bloating, and when treatment is offered it may only help for a short while before the distressing symptoms return.nnSufferers often find that they have to deal with the symptoms themselves, through self-help methods and supplements, rather than by using conventional medicines. However, this doe
November 14, 2004
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