IBS Constipation and Bowtrol

You probably think about diarrhea and constipation as two very opposing conditions. But those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can have either of these conditions. Sometimes they can have both of them, because constipation and diarrhea can alternate, so that they are eliminating too much one day and then not enough the next.

Obviously this is not good for your total well-being. You feel bloated or depleted with IBS, depending on whether you're eliminating too much or too little on any given day. If you have chronic constipation, it will aggravate the anal area and you're a prime candidate for having hemorrhoids.

These are veins which bulge as a result of straining to pass stool. This is not pleasant, as you may experience burning, itching, and bleeding. If there's a lot of pain, there may be a fissure or tear there.

Of course, all of this is relieved if the pressure is relieved. To relieve the pressure you need to change your diet. Something about your diet is not creating the internal atmosphere conducive to eliminating well. You need to experiment to see what works for you. First, try more fiber in your diet. Incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains.

Soluble fibers are those that are dissolvable in water, and these are generally good for people with IBS. There may be some gas and bloating at first, so start slowly if your body isn't used to natural foods with fiber. As it becomes acclimated, these problems should ease.

These fibrous foods serve the same purpose as over the counter or prescription laxatives, except they don't have the side effects. You don't want to put something in you that will damage the colon. So whenever possible stick to the natural laxative activity of fresh food. Of course, if you've got IBS with diarrhea, you'll want to avoid foods with too much natural laxative effect. Along with that, build exercise into your day.

We as a culture don't realize how sedentary we've gotten. Get up and stretch. Go out for a walk around the block. A walk is great for moving the energy and helping your digestive system pass food as it should. Drink a lot of liquids. Eight or so glasses a day is good. Drink when you're thirsty and maybe even just before you're thirsty. Avoid caffeine.

In our society in which caffeinated coffee and tea are our primary liquids, we don't realize how dehydrated we are. We sit at the computer or behind the wheel of the car and don't realize we haven't had a drink of water for some time. Change a few of these habits and see whether the symptoms of your IBS aren't alleviated at least a bit.

By far, the best treatment you can have for IBS constipation is Bowtrol.