IBS problems......is there any cure?

Question

I ve been told by my Doctor I have IBS and I ve been suffering from it for 5 years.I have the diarrhoeal form and it goes on for days if I eat something bad.And I get a burning sensation with diarrheoa.. Whats causing IBS.. is it the food or stress? Is there any cure?

Lorraine, thanks babes but I live in the UK , so I dont normally get to see your adverts

Answer 1

Most ppl with IBS actually have Celiac Disease, a highly common, autoimmune disease affecting the bodys ability to process gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.

The drug I think they're talking of is Zelnorm and was pulled off market here bc it was dangerous. Heart attacks I think.

I highly suggest getting tested for Celiac, it is very often the true cause of IBS, which most docs throw out bc they cant figurei t out. Getting diagnosed with CD jsut requires a blood test usually.
How is Celiac Disease Diagnosed?

When working with a physician to diagnose and/or confirm celiac disease (CD), three major steps are taken. First, a thorough physical examination is conducted, including a series of blood tests, sometimes referred to as the Celiac Blood Panel. Second, a duodenal biopsy is performed with multiple samples from multiple locations in the small intestine. And third, the gluten-free diet is implemented. When the patient shows a positive response to the diet - symptoms subside and the small intestine returns to its normal, healthy state - the diagnosis of CD is confirmed.

(NOTE: To ensure the most accurate and timely diagnosis, the gluten-free diet should be implemented only after the first two steps have been completed.)


1: Examination

Patient History

When reviewing a patient's medical history and symptoms with a physician, the following areas should be considered in the discussion: (The first three are applicable to adults and children. The last is specific to children.)

* What are the symptoms? How long have they been present? How often do they occur?

* What is the patient's emotional state? Is it consistent throughout the day? When and for how long do the symptoms occur?

* What else is involved? Other diseases? Other organs?

* How is the child developing?

See What are the Symptoms of Celiac Disease? for a thorough list of possible symptoms.

Physical Examination

Depending on the presentation of symptoms, the physician will check for some of the following items:

* emaciation

* pallor (due to anemia)

* hypotension (low blood pressure)

* edema (due to low levels of protein, [albumin] in the blood)

* dermatitis herpetiformis (skin lesions)

* easy bruising (lack of vitamin K)

* bone or skin and mucosa membrane changes due to vitamin deficiencies

* protruding or distended abdomen (intestine dysmotility)

* loss of various sensations in extremities including vibration, position and light touch (vitamin deficiency)

* signs of severe vitamin/mineral deficiencies which may include:
* -diminished deep tendon reflexes

* muscle spasms (magnesium and/or calcium deficiency)

* bone tenderness and bone pain (due to osteomalacia)

Blood Tests

A number of tests, sometimes collectively referred to as the Celiac Blood Panel, will aid the physician in diagnosis. The tests may include, but are not limited to:

*
Serologic Tests

1. EMA (Immunoglobulin A anti-endomysium antibodies)
2. AGA (IgA anti-gliadin antibodies)
3. AGG (IgG anti-gliadin antibodies)
4. tTGA (IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase)

* Tolerance or Measure of Digestion/Absorption Tests

1. Lactose tolerance test.
2. D-Xylose test.

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2: Biopsy

In the event that clinical signs and laboratory tests indicate probable malabsorption, a biopsy of the small intestine [jejunal] is called for. In this test, a small flexible biopsy instrument is passed through a tube, down the throat, through the stomach and into the upper end of the small intestine where patchy, multiple snippets of tissue are gathered. The tube is removed and the tissue samples are examined under a microscope for signs of injury.

Best of luck! Amy
Chairperson Louisiana North Shore Celiac Sprue Association

Answer 2

My mum also has serious problems with IBS, but it seems to be triggered by/due to different things in different people. Perhaps he could try (if he hasnt already) getting a food intolerance test as it may be something specific he is eating that triggers it. Alternatively, keeping a food diary and cutting certain things out of the diet to see if it has any impact. I just read Lollipops reply above, who obviously doesn't have and has never met anyone with, IBS. People with extreme IBS may get to the stage where they cannot leave the house and their diet is severely restricted. When an attack of IBS occurs it can mean pain and discomfort in mild cases, all the way to complete loss of control. Unfortunately when this happens there is nothing to stop it, and if you are not very close to a toilet the result can be extremely embarassing. Your father needs your support through this. The symptoms associated with IBS can be so embarassing that you would not want to tell anyone about it.

Answer 3

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Answer 5

most forms of ibs is of the constipation type.i have it also but mine is total constipation.i go sometimes 5 days with out a bowl movement.i take a pill for mine called Zelnorm.sometimes it works and sometimes it dont.my dr. said the best way to help with IBS is a very strict diet,which i dont stick too.i eat at a restaurant every day.most forms of IBS are caused by a poor diet or mineral deficency.i am aslo anemic.good luck.just check out the Zelnorm website and read all about it.

Answer 6

I don't think anyone really knows what causes it, but stress, an infection or food intolerance can all contribute.

Start taking a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. If you have any deficiencies, it will help resolve them. Can take up to six weeks for you to notice, but you'd be surprised how a deficiency can make you worse.

Also, pro-biotics can help. Try different brands until you find one that will help.

If nothing helps and you can afford it, go to a naturopath before trying any meds.

I hope you feel better soon.

Answer 7

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is not a disease, it is a syndrome, so a cure is not associated.
The causes of the syndrome are obscure and no doctor can tell you exactly what causes it. There are good medications available that will make it easy to live with, the one I use is called Bentyl. I avoid those foods that cause irritation, among which, any kind of seed like sesame seeds or poppy seeds are the worst.

Answer 8

I also have diarrhea-dominant IBS. And, there are many things that can make it flare up: food, stress, menstruation (for women), etc.

You just have to learn what your triggers are and steer clear of them. Try keeping a food journal for a week or 2 to help you see any patterns.

Also, try getting on some fiber (like Metamucil - they make cookie-things now that are quite good). I have been on fiber for a couple of years now and it has done WONDERS.

Good luck!

Answer 9

if you've ever seen the commercial then you'd know they say 'there is no cure for ibs'. You can get meds for it...but the one that's on the TV...it's really expensive and my mom's insurance company had to approve it before they'd let her get it on the insurance. But even with insurance I want to say she was having to pay 40 dollars a bottle...it's like 200 dollars or so.

Answer 10

Yes, there is a cure.

Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome is best treated with antibiotics and Flagyl. See:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/antibio/