Diagnosis Quick Reference Page
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What Is IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition of the large intestine that can wreak havoc on the entire gastrointestinal tract, causing issues ranging from nausea to diarrhea.
IBS can occur out of the blue because you cannot always pinpoint one specific cause. However, some causes include:
- Irregular intestinal contractions that eliminate waste from the body.
- A poorly functioning nervous system.
- Infection that changes the gut microbiome.
- A family history of IBS.
This condition can also be exacerbated by stress and food allergies or intolerances. With many possible factors at work and various symptoms, you may have to undergo several medical tests to come to an IBS diagnosis. You’ll also want to rule out other problems such as colon cancer or celiac disease. These tests can include colonoscopy, CT scan, upper endoscopy, fecal tests, lactose intolerance tests, or an X-ray.
Symptoms of IBS
Stomach issues that occur when you have a bowel movement. This can be cramping, bloating, or pain.
- A change in the frequency of bowel movements or to the appearance of your stool.
- Gas, above and beyond what you normally experience.
- Mucus in a bowel movement.
- Feelings of depression or anxiety.
Some people suffer more advanced symptoms of IBS. Make a doctor’s appointment immediately if you begin experiencing these issues:
- Vomiting
- Bleeding during bowel movements
- Weight loss or anemia
- Pain that doesn’t go away
If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, your healthcare provider will discuss possible steps you can take to manage the condition and ease symptoms. These symptoms also make it nearly impossible to absorb the proper nutrients a body needs to maintain a strong immune and metabolic systems.
Lifestyle Changes
- Diet modifications: This can include eating more foods high in fiber, eliminating trigger foods, and drinking more water. You can also try avoiding gluten or a type of carbohydrate called FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols).
- Improved sleep habits: Sleep boosts health in many ways, and it can also help manage IBS issues. Aim for seven to nine hours a night if possible and try to stick to regular times for sleeping and waking.
- Stress relaxation: Stress can be an IBS trigger, but your busy life may prevent you from eliminating all stress from your life. Instead, manage stress with relaxation techniques such as meditation, tai chi, or deep breathing exercises. If the stress stems from a larger mental health condition, or if IBS makes you feel anxious or depressed, it may be worth going to a therapist for treatment.
- Supplements: You may give your revamped dietary habits a boost with supplements that add fiber or work as a laxative. These should be used only after consulting with your doctor.
How IV Therapy Treatment Helps with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IV therapy offers many benefits as an IBS treatment:
- Reduces queasiness (especially with anti-nausea medication added to the drip IV bag).
- Prevents potential nutrient loss if vitamins and minerals can’t be properly absorbed by the body.
- Acts faster than oral medications or supplements because IV fluids are infused into the bloodstream for maximum absorption.
- Avoids stomach pain and irritation because IV fluids don’t pass through the digestive system.
- Helps lift mood and supply energy for enhanced overall wellness.
- Eases pain associated with constipation
- Supplies crucial fluid replenishment if diarrhea or vomiting causes dehydration.
hydr.ate offers a variety of IV therapy packages designed for symptom relief, including IBS treatment. All our treatments can be customized with add-on’s that target your symptoms, so you get the best results. We come to your home, office, or hotel room with mobile service that puts your comfort and convenience first. Don’t let IBS control your life–incorporate IV therapy into your management plan.
let’s talk immunity support
Vitamin C was found to improve components of the human immune system such as antimicrobial and natural killer cell activities, lymphocyte proliferation, chemotaxis, and delayed-type hypersensitivity. Vitamin C contributes to maintaining the redox (transfer of electrons) integrity of cells and thereby protects them against reactive oxygen species generated during the respiratory burst and in the inflammatory response. Likewise, zinc undernutrition or deficiency was shown to impair cellular mediators of innate immunity such as phagocytosis, natural killer cell activity, and the generation of oxidative burst. Therefore, both nutrients play important roles in immune function and the modulation of host resistance to infectious agents, reducing the risk, severity, and duration of infectious diseases.
the need for magnesium
Experts say that many people in the U.S. aren’t eating enough foods with magnesium. Adults who get less than the recommended amount of magnesium are more likely to have elevated inflammation markers. Inflammation can in turn, has been associated with major health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes and certain cancers. Also, low magnesium appears to be a risk factor for osteoporosis. There’s some evidence that eating foods high in magnesium and other minerals can help prevent high blood pressure in people with prehypertension. Intravenous or injected magnesium is used to treat other conditions, such as eclampsia during pregnancy and severe asthma attacks.
Essential minerals should come first from your diet; however, we are just not getting enough these days. Myers Cocktail & Quench drip has just the right amount of magnesium to help support any deficiency and maintain overall health. To learn more about your specific vitamin/mineral deficiencies please view our health tests available.