Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Marta Sala https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa Ana Marques, Marta Sala and Raquel Bastos 10th11 en-us 2019-01-31 09:35:22 UTC 2023-12-28 22:16:01 UTC hello@padlet.com What is irritable bowel syndrome? martasala07 https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/326229708 The irritable bowel syndrome is a motor disorder of the digestive tract that leads to a wide variety of chronic digestive symptoms or applicant’s (abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating sensation) in the absence of a detectable organic cause.]]> 2019-01-31 12:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/326229708 How Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treated? martasala07 https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/328426226 There is no cure for irritable bowel syndrome but symptoms can be alleviated through a combination of dietary changes, medications, use of probiotics and treatment of associated mental problems.
It is important to make smaller and more frequent meals in order to reduce the incidence of cramps or diarrhea.
Foods that are low in fat and high in carbohydrates, such as pastes, rice, cereals, fruits and vegetables, should be favored.
Foods that tend to accentuate the symptoms, such as high fat, milk products, coffee, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, foods that increase the formation of gas, such as beans and cabbages, should be avoided.
Fiber may reduce constipation but increase gas formation, so it should be introduced in an accompanying fashion.
Within the medicines, the alternatives will depend on the symptoms and may be fiber supplements, laxatives, anti-diarrheas (loperamide), anti-spasmodic or anti-depressants.
Lubiprostone is used in forms associated with constipation and appears to improve abdominal pain, the consistency of fevers and the severity of constipation.
Antibiotics can sometimes be useful, especially in cases where the presence of overgrowth of bacterial flora in the small intestine is demonstrated.
Probiotics are living microorganisms, generally bacteria, similar to those that exist under normal conditions in the gut. Its administration in large quantities tends to improve the symptoms of the irritable colon.
The approach to mental problems is an essential aspect of controlling this syndrome.
It is essential to establish a good doctor-patient relationship. 
The clinician should be aware of the patient's concerns and emotional state.
Decreased stress, rest, and physical exercise may contribute to a reduction in the frequency and severity of symptoms, positively influencing the disease.
Improving or resolving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome is a time-consuming process, which can last for six months or more.
 Thus, patience is essential and the role of the doctor-patient relationship is essential in order not to allow frustration or withdrawal of treatment.]]> 2019-02-06 18:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/328426226 How to prevent irritable bowel syndrome martasala07 https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/330747620 Prevention involves dietary control, the adoption of Healthy living practices, and avoidance of all factors that can trigger seizures. 
Knowing the disease Will want to know the factors that aggravate it’s the best Way to prevent its symptoms.
Physical exercise and stress management are two very important aspects.
Physical exercise and stress management are two very important aspects.]]> 2019-02-13 11:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/330747620 How is Irritable Bowel Syndrome diagnosed? martasala07 https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/330973385
The diagnosis is clinical and is based on the presence of abdominal pain or discomfort at least three times a month in the last three months in the absence of another disease or injury that may explain this pain. 
In general, no additional tests are needed except to exclude other problems or other symptoms. Stool testing, blood tests, and colonoscopy are some of the tests that may be needed.
Colonoscopy is important after age 50 for screening for colon cancer.
]]> 2019-02-13 18:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/330973385 How does Irritable Bowel Syndrome manifest itself? martasala07 https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/330981060 The most common symptoms are abdominal pain or discomfort, associated with diarrhea, constipation or both.
As a rule, abdominal pain or discomfort should be associated with two of the following three symptoms,starting with bowel movements that occur more or less often than usual, starting with the presence of less consistent and more watery feces or, on the contrary, feces harder than usual and evacuation.
Irritable bowel syndrome can also cause diarrhea three or more times a day, with a sense of urgency,constipation with three or fewer stools per week of hard stools; feeling of incomplete evacuation,presence of mucus in the stool and flatulence (gas elimination).
Symptoms can manifest themselves after a meal and they should occur at least three times a month.
Symptoms can manifest themselves after a meal and they should occur at least three times a month.
Abdominal pain is often triggered by ingestion of food and relieves after defecation or emission of gas. The pain is usually located in the lower abdomen.
Distension and abdominal gas sensation may occur.
Patients usually have several of these symptoms over long periods of time. They may be associated with other digestive tract symptoms such as difficult digestion as well as symptoms of other organs (urinary, genital, musculoskeletal).
The symptoms are aggravated by stress and anxiety
Usually, no blood is present in the stool, weight loss or fever.
]]> 2019-02-13 18:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/330981060 martasala07 https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/330986133 And that is our work about this disease, it’s a disease that you can live every day but with precautions in the food you eat!!
Thank you for your atention❤️]]> 2019-02-13 19:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/martasala07/l0bwwsrxtdwa/wish/330986133