Help control IBS symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs when the intestines squeeze too hard — or not hard enough — as food passes through. Symptoms may include diarrhoea or constipation, bloating, and a feeling that you still need to pass a stool, despite having recently passed one.
Following suggestions may help control IBS symptoms:
* Limit fats in your diet, and stick to a variety of healthy foods.
* Boost dietary fiber or take a fiber supplement.
* Avoid foods that seem to trigger your IBS symptoms.
* Drink lots of water each day.
* Break your meals into six smaller ones, instead of three big meals.
* Don't use laxatives to treat constipation. Their use can weaken the intestines and make your body dependent on them.
* Learn and adopt stress management techniques.
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