Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment

Question by Nikki ツ: Did I answer the question she’s asking?
I have to write 2 paragraphs as a biology assignment, one on how bacteria is helpful to humans and another on how it is harmful. I am not sure if I am answering the question in the best way. Here is the paragraph I wrote on how it is helpful:

Different types of bacteria are helpful to humans, and these bacteria are called Probiotics. One thing probiotics do is help maintain and restore the balance of bacteria. Without this balance, harmful bacteria multiply and eventually take over. Another thing probiotics do is help relieve symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowl syndrome, calitis, and alcoholic liver disease. There is also evidence that probiotics help prevent certain types of allergies and the risk for colon, liver, and breast cancers.

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Answer by Feisty
It sounds OK. I’m not sure if your teacher will want you to cite it — especially where you refer to “the evidence …”. What evidence? Where did you find it?

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Question by TerriersRock: IBS concerns in the first trimester of pregnancy question (fear of it causing miscarraige)?
Okay I have what is believed to be IBS. We have a family history of it in our family and the doc says before running tests that that is it. Anyways we are trying to start our family and wonder if that has any effect on the ability to get pregnant?

Also the first trimester, all the stress from going from constipation to diarrea and back. Would that harm the baby? (I have the ibs where its back and forth between constipation and diareaha) Honestly this is the first bought of it I’ve had in 4 months. So its scary.

So I just want to know how IBS affects pregnancy and becoming pregnant……and if its possible to have a healthy happy baby.

Also I want to know what else I can do to lessen the IBS symptoms now and during that time. (I’ve been eating healthier so thats a start) I’m not on any medicine for the ibs

(IBS= Irritable bowel syndrome)

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Answer by stephanie k
i really don’t know much about ibs still i am just learning all the stuff as my 5 yr old son was just diagnosed with it a few days ago but they put him on bentyl and it really works !

Good Luck i do know that excessive diarrhea can cause contractions i am in my first trimester and worry about it because i am lactose and i get the cramping and diarrhea any way i hope you find out and i would just call your doctor and ask to be on the safe side!

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Question by : PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION! I NEED TO GET BETTER!!?
I was sick with the stomach flu about three weeks ago. I threw up on a Saturday, and I had diarrhea the rest of that week. I got better a week later. I go to school, and everyone has been sick with the stomach flu. I’ve had Irritable Bowel Syndrome before, so I know what it feels like. My mom said that it’s probably that, but I know it isn’t. My symptoms are diarrhea, and I feel as if there is a lump in my throat, not making me want to eat or drink. I have only eaten some chips and a grape popsicle today. Please tell me what I should do and what I should eat/drink! Thank you so much to whoever wants to help me!

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Answer by Hannah
You should check to make sure you don’t have any signs of fever first. Going to the doctor is always a good option, (they diagnose stuff for a living, haha) but you should probably take it easy for a while, lay off exercise and drink plenty of fluids. Also, if you’re allergic to anything, it might be the cause. I recommend going to the doctor, though. If your throat is sore, you probably have strep, which can turn even uglier if left untreated.

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Question by Jen: embarrasing question: how to get a healthier digestive system?
I just found out from my doctor that i have irritable bowel syndrome, as well as anal fissure. my digestive system is so screwed up. i eat so terribly. i known i do. also, my stomach ALWAYS hurts. it’s getting really annoying. my doctor told me to eat healthier, more fiber, exercise more, and drink lots more water.

does anyone know of anything else that will help or does anyone have any other suggestions to help me? i’m only 17, so this kinda scares me. thank you.

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Answer by David
he,s correct. do what he says. yogurt is good for the gut. lots of good bacteria in yogurt. lack of water is very rough on the digestive system. soda and coffee don,t qualify as water replacements.

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Question by jgm: This question is for Pharmacists, the doc prescribed Levsin .125 and Ranitidine 150 mg each twice a day for?
irritable bowel syndrome, he said in the morning before breakfast and right before dinner.

I asked the pharmacist if I could take them together both times and she said it was ok, is this right? and does the Ranitidine work better after meals?

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Answer by ontopofoldsmokie
Yes, you can take both together. The ranitidine might work better if you take it before eating as it takes quite a while to be absorbed and assert it’s effect.

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