Does irritable bowel syndrome cause sensitivity to cold?

Written by Wu Hai Wu
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 04, 2024
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Irritable bowel syndrome may cause symptoms of feeling cold.

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome are greatly influenced by emotions. If a patient is overly tense or anxious, it may lead to a sensation of feeling cold, although there may be no actual drop in body temperature or external temperature. Sometimes, patients with irritable bowel syndrome may need to use anti-anxiety medications for treatment, such as fluoxetine, buspirone, etc. It is also crucial to pay close attention to dietary adjustments, avoiding spicy, irritating, and cold foods, ensuring regular meals, and consuming easily digestible foods.

(The use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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What are the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?

The main symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) include abdominal pain, changes in stool characteristics such as diarrhea or constipation, and some patients may also experience symptoms like stools with white mucus. When patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome undergo a colonoscopy, the intestinal mucosa shows no organic changes; the symptoms are merely discomfort, which are primarily influenced by psychological factors. Consuming probiotics to regulate the gut flora can help alleviate these symptoms. Furthermore, patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome should avoid tension, anxiety, or depression, and maintain a cheerful mood, which is beneficial for recovery. Dietary considerations should focus on light and easily digestible foods.

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Does pressing on the stomach hurt with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Whether pressing on the abdomen causes pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) depends on the specific circumstances. If an IBS patient experiences abdominal pain due to intestinal spasms, pressing on the abdomen may relieve the pain. If an IBS patient does not have abdominal pain and deeply presses on the abdomen, it may cause abdominal pain. IBS patients should eat light, easily digestible foods and avoid spicy and irritating foods. They should quit smoking and drinking, avoid drinking strong tea and coffee, and also need to use some medications to regulate the intestinal flora for treatment.

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Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome serious?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders. It is primarily characterized by abdominal pain accompanied by changes in bowel habits and stool characteristics. The abdominal pain is related to bowel movements and generally improves after defecation. The symptoms are recurrent and tend to linger, showing a chronic pattern. This disease is of a functional nature. There are no organic changes in the body, meaning there are symptoms present but no other physical abnormalities. Thus, while IBS can be uncomfortable, it does not cause significant harm to the body. Probiotics can be used to adjust the gut flora and treat these symptoms, which can lead to some improvements.

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Does irritable bowel syndrome cause sensitivity to cold?

Irritable bowel syndrome may cause symptoms of feeling cold. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome are greatly influenced by emotions. If a patient is overly tense or anxious, it may lead to a sensation of feeling cold, although there may be no actual drop in body temperature or external temperature. Sometimes, patients with irritable bowel syndrome may need to use anti-anxiety medications for treatment, such as fluoxetine, buspirone, etc. It is also crucial to pay close attention to dietary adjustments, avoiding spicy, irritating, and cold foods, ensuring regular meals, and consuming easily digestible foods. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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Can people with irritable bowel syndrome eat pomegranates?

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome can eat pomegranates. Patients should consume more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and fiber, and pomegranates are included in this category and are safe to eat. However, patients with irritable bowel syndrome should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, as well as foods that are overly acidic, overly spicy, overly salty, overly hot, and rough. Pomegranates do not fall into these categories, so patients with irritable bowel syndrome can eat them normally, but they should not overindulge or eat too much, and should consume them in moderation.