The Effects Of Alcohol on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
By The Alternate Medic | August 9, 2008
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Did you know that irritable bowel syndrome is the most commonly diagnosed digestive condition seen by gastroenterologists worldwide? Has irritable bowel syndrome become the scourge of modern society? Modern medicine has not yet discovered the cause of irritable bowel syndrome but it is recognized that there are certain triggers and factors that are associated with the condition
Here are thee main factors:
1. Approximately 50% of all cases seem to occur after stressful major life changing event for example moving houses, changing jobs etc. when nervous tension seems to be at its highest. 2. It has been noted that 10-20 percent of sufferers report the occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome after experiencing a severe bout of gastroenteritis where vomiting and diarrhea seem to be the trigger for the disorder to flare up.
Alcohol and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There is no definitive proof that alcohol causes irritable bowel syndrome, however, it is known to easily contribute to it’s continuance. The main reason for this is because alcohol is a very strong gastrointestinal irritant, and therefore contributes to making your symptoms even more pronounced ..
Unfortunately, if you have already contacted this disease even the consumption of one alcoholic drink can aggravate your system. Sufferers should consider stopping drinking alcoholic beverages to determine whether there is a marked improvement in their condition. You will probably note some improvement, on the other hand is stopping drinking is out of the question it is suggested that you slow down your consumption, and stop mixing drinks. If the irritable bowel syndrome continues it is then recommended that you completely stop any alcohol consumption until your system returns to normal.
Another area to watch is how you drink and what you drink. For example a glass of wine with your meal is not likely to agrivate your condition but consuming a few beers tends to bring on an attack. As consuming alcohol basically dehydrates your system it is a good idea to have a glass of water between drinks. For optimum hydration we should consume 8 pints of water per day . The dehydration caused by consuming alcohol has a definite affect on constipation and bloating suffered with irritable bowel syndrome.
It should now be obvious that alcohol and irritable bowel syndrome do not work together. However, there is more you can do to help your condition. You should consider changing your diet to include more fresh fruit and vegetables getting away from those sweet, fatty processed foods. This combined with regular exercise will ensure that your digestive system gets back to normal. When combined with cutting back on your consumption of alcohol you will definitely improve your overall health and your irritable bowel syndrome will subside and even disappear altogether.
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