Irritable bowel syndrome is a complex condition, and no two people will suffer in quite the same way. and because there are other medical conditions which may mimic IBS, it really is essential that anyone with symptoms suggesting IBS do consult their own doctor. The information on this web site does not take the place of your doctor.
However, the good news is that there are many actions you can take to mkae irritable bowel manageable - you do not need to be at its mercy - but you may need to make some adjustments to your life style
Although young women are most at risk, irritable bowel can affect anyone, any age and either sex. in fact around 10-20% of people in the modern world are affected!
What are the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Your symptoms should have started at least six months previously.
You have had abdominal spasms, pain or discomfort, at least three days every month for the last three months.
In addition you should have had at least two of the following problems:
The pain is relieved (occaionally made worse) by a bowel action.
The pain is linked to the frequency of your bowel actions.
The pain is linked to the appearance and consistency of your stool.
Then there are other symptoms which support the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndome:
Diarrhea or constipation - or both in turn
The appearance of the stool may vary from very compact and firm to slushy.
You may suffer from urgency, having an almost irresistable need to defeacate immediately.
You may feel that when you have finished opening your bowel - there is still some left to come.
Bloating, distention, flatulence, farting and burping are more common - in other words, you suffer from wind.
You may produce mucous with your stool.
What can you do about it?
As I said earlier, you really do need to consult hyour own doctor. Then you may need to take their advice! And only then should you be thinking about NLP and Hypnotherapy - which can help most sufferers.
In addition to certain changes in your lifestyle, you may find that hypnotherapy can be helpful.
Hypnotherapy enables you to relax - and since tension and stress are ususally at the bottom of IBS this alone will be beneficial. It really is worth a try - and since it is under your own control, that, too, makes you feel empowered. You don't have to suffer alone!
