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A Healthy Child And Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
There are many conditions and illnesses that can effect the wellbeing of your child and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a particularly difficult one for them to cope with.
IBS is a common intestinal disorder that causes cramps, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation in a child. Sometimes, it is also known as “nervous stomach” or a “spastic colon.”
In adults, the colon or large intestine is about 6 feet long. It connects the small intestine with the rectum and anus. The Colon performs the major function of absorbing water and salts from digestive products that enter from the small intestine.
The digestive products may remain in the large intestine for several days until most of the fluid and salts are absorbed into the body. The undigested part of the food is then passes through the colon by muscle contractions.
Nerves, hormones and electrical activity in the colon muscles control the colon motility (contraction of intestinal muscles and the movement of the contents).
Colon movements propel the contents slowly to the rectum. The material is then stored to the left side of the colon and remains there until a bowel movement occurs.
When having a normal bowel movement, the muscles of the colon and the rest of the body have to work in sync. When this process is interrupted, the undigested food particles of the colon don’t move through as intended resulting in either constipation or diarrhea.
Specific treatment of irritable bowel syndrome varies from child to child. The main objective of treatment is to restore normal daily bowel function as early as possible. It begins with the positive diagnosis of IBS, which gives the child reassurance that he or she does not have any life-threatening condition.
The physician based on child’s age, overall health, and extent of the problem determines the method of treatment for IBS. The physician may ask you about medical history of the child and the irritable bowel syndrome symptoms present, so it’s recommended that you make a note of their bowel habits in the run up to the visit to the doctor.
Often children with IBS can feel uncomfortable and embarrassed about their condition and don’t want their peer group to know. There can be some psychological impacts that need to be managed carefully. Ask your doctor about counseling if you think it would help them come to terms with their symptoms.
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While treating the condition, it is important to identify and relieve stresses surrounding the child. Parents and teachers are encouraged to support the child rather than concentrating on the pain. Usually if the child is helped to focus on something fun or pleasant during a painful episode it can help.
There have been various debates about the use of high fiber foods in children as they can caused bloating and gas, however they may be a good option if the child is suffering with constipation. It is best to introduce fiber slowly and build up over time, allowing the body to become used to it and therefore reducing the possibility of bloating and gas.
Medications may be recommended, although it is usually avoided whenever possible, and will depend on the severity of the symptoms. Also biofeedback and acupuncture have become part integral parts of the treatment strategy for some children.
Remember that the child is not defined by their condition. The child and irritable bowel syndrome are not linked at a psychological level, and managing the symptoms as a normal activity is important. IBS is something that needs to be managed, and if it is, a child can lead a normal functioning life.
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