How can we prevent stomach pain from irritable bowel syndrome?

Written by Wu Hai Wu
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who experience abdominal pain can lightly massage their abdomen or apply heat using a hot towel or heating pad. Of course, if the abdominal pain is severe, antispasmodic pain relief medication can be used for treatment, or traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as physical therapy, acupuncture, or moxibustion can be applied. Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome should maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. They should eat more foods containing rough fiber to more effectively prevent the occurrence of abdominal pain. Additionally, patients need to regulate dietary and emotional factors.

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Does irritable bowel syndrome cause excessive flatulence and stools that are not well-formed?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with frequent flatulence and unformed stools is a possibility, indicating that the patient is experiencing indigestion. When stools contain excessive water, they are likely to be unformed. In such cases, it is advisable to take some digestive aids and medications to regulate intestinal flora for treatment. Digestive aids such as compound digestive enzymes can be chosen, and medications to regulate intestinal flora may include Bacillus subtilis and Bifidobacterium triple viable bacteria, among others. Additionally, consideration can be given to using bidirectional neuromodulators for the intestines, such as Trimebutine Maleate. (Medication usage should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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Can people with irritable bowel syndrome eat dragon fruit?

Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can eat dragon fruit. They should consume more fruits that are rich in vitamins and fiber, but they must avoid fruits that are too sour, too sweet, or too spicy. Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome should also eat on a regular schedule and maintain a fresh and clean diet, while eliminating anxiety and nervousness. For patients with IBS, consider using anti-anxiety medications and medications that regulate the gut, such as fluoxetine and mebeverine, cautiously. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can irritable bowel syndrome cause mucus in stool?

Irritable bowel syndrome commonly presents with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation. Typically, passing mucus in stool is not a symptom of this condition. If mucus in stool occurs, it may suggest chronic colitis. A colonoscopy can be performed to confirm the diagnosis. If the colonoscopy reveals white mucus in the intestines, or signs of mucosal hyperemia, edema, or erosion, chronic colitis can be diagnosed. In terms of treatment, Western medicine primarily uses probiotics to adjust the gut flora. Chinese medicine, on the other hand, treats patients based on syndrome differentiation, using oral herbal medicine as well as external Chinese medicinal methods, which include moxibustion or herbal enemas, among others, to alleviate symptoms and treat the disease.

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Can a hot compress be applied to the navel for irritable bowel syndrome?

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who experience symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating can apply heat to their belly button. By doing so, this increases blood circulation in the abdomen and promotes intestinal peristalsis, which can help alleviate the symptoms of IBS. Besides applying heat to the belly button, traditional Chinese medicine methods such as moxibustion, acupuncture, and physical therapy can also be used. If these treatments do not lead to significant improvements, Western medicines may be employed, such as drugs that adjust the intestinal flora, like compound lactobacillus.

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Will carcinoembryonic antigen increase in irritable bowel syndrome?

Generally speaking, patients with irritable bowel syndrome do not experience an increase in carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels. An increase in CEA levels suggests the possibility of adenocarcinoma or precursor lesions of adenocarcinoma, which may not only be present in the intestines but also in the lungs and other tissues. In theory, tumor markers for patients with irritable bowel syndrome should be within the normal range. Once an increase in tumor markers such as carcinoembryonic antigen is observed, it is crucial to be highly vigilant about the possibility of adenocarcinoma, and it is necessary to actively complete related auxiliary tests, such as electronic colonoscopy, abdominal CT, chest CT, among others.