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I have an IBS question. Please answer.?Okay so I'm 18 years old and my doctor diagnosed me with IBS. I have never had the symptoms before until he diagnosed me. He says stress could have caused this. Is it true that with never having IBS symptoms like this that stress could make me have IBS. I also have GERD.

-knicname
Yes. Stress can cause IBS symptoms. Stress can also make GERD worse.

-Markus
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very complex problem and there is no cure for it. You first need to talk with your doctor and make sure he gave you an accurate IBS diagnosis. In order to be given a clear diagnosis of IBS; there are a battery of tests to take and they all should rule out more serious problems, For more information on the tests to take visit www.TheIBSFormula.com. Once you have been given a clear diagnosis of IBS then you will have to figure out what is causing the IBS symptoms. Many IBS triggers can be found in the food you eat and the lifestyle you lead. Stay away from greasy and sugary foods, these seem to cause the most IBS symptoms. Also, Many IBS Sufferers are Lactose Intolerant and don't know it. Stop eating milk products and see how that makes you feel. Be sure to read the labels of the food you eat, milk is an ingredient in alot of different prepared foods. Keep a food journal so you can try to figure out what is causing the symptoms. A problem food will usually trigger an IBS symptom within 3 to 6 hrs.

The book "The IBS Formula" gives you an up to date look at IBS, what causes it and how to take control of your life from these symptoms. I take Digestive Advantage pills for IBS from Gentech for my IBS. They work great. The cheapest place I have found to get them is Amazon.com. If you order them through amazon's subscription service they deliver them with free shipping. I take 1 or 2 a day and usually with a meal. It initially takes about 2-3 weeks for this to get into your system before it starts to work. So you will not notice any benefits till after the 2 or 3 weeks. Also many IBS sufferers take a fiber supplement. The other thing that helps is to get on an exercise routine. Sweating will help to get the toxins out of your body that are causing the IBS symptoms.. For more information on IBS visit TheIBSFormula.com. Hope this helps!

Diet to Reduce Diarrhea
You can stop diarrhea, if you reduce or eliminate certain foods like:
•Foods that are high in fats like sausage, bacon, oils, butter and deeply fried foods.
•Dairy products that has lactose like milk, cheese, ice cream, milk sugar and sour cream.
•Nicotine from chewing or smoking tobacco.
•Alcohol.
•Caffeine that is found in tea, coffee, chocolate and cola drinks.
•Gas producing foods like broccoli, cabbage, beans and apples.
•Drinks ansd foods that are high in sugar like soda, candy, fruit juices and other packaged sweets.
•Xylitol and sorbitol that are some of the artificial sweeteners found in sugarless chewing gums and candies.
•Keep a food dairy or journal to keep a track of what you eat and to find if any of these foods trigger irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
•Stress is another factor that could lead to this syndrome.
•Maintain a pleasant environment during the meal times, which can reduce the stress.
•Take plenty of time to chew food rather than eating in a hurry.

Diet to Relieve Constipation
Follow these steps to relieve constipation:
•Add fiber to your diet
•Fiber adds bulk to the large intestines by absorbing water. This results in frequent and easier bowel movements.
•Eat a high fiber diet like fresh fruits and vegetables like raspberries, apples, pears, brussels, peas and wheat grain breads and cereals.
•Slowly increase the fiber intake in your food to avoid excessive gas.
•Drink plenty of water because fiber absorbs water and keeps the stool soft.
•Regular exercise like walking, swimming, or cycling can help in the maintenance of bowel regularity.
•Check with your doctor before making changes in your diet and you can add fiber slowly in your diet for the body to get adjusted to the change.

-skittlesss
YES, stress can cause IBS!
PS: aloe vera juice, peppermint tea, freshly squeezed lemons in a glass of water first thing in the morning, probiotic supplements or yogurt with probiotics in it, psyllium husk seeds, and a colon cleanse (the Master Cleanse) alleviate IBS problems.

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