Medication, surgery, therapies and other approaches indicated by doctors for the treatment of certain diseases are essential to relieve the symptoms of patients; but it is also important to have proper care at home to complement the work of professionals.
Adjusting the lifestyle in the case of people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome is one of the basic conditions to control pain and prevent other discomforts derived from said condition. Thus, experts insist on the need to eat a balanced diet, in which ingredients that can increase irritation are reduced, and on the importance of maintaining physical activity.
These measures are as decisive in treatment as medications, It is well known that food, as well as being a source of nutrients, can also have a harmful effect on health when it is not the most appropriate. While, on the other hand, a sedentary lifestyle is considered a risk factor for the development of different diseases.
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What care should an irritable bowel patient have at home?
First you have to understand what this disease is about. According to the United States National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus, irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that is characterized by producing severe pain in the abdomen area, which in turn interferes with the work of the digestive system, by affecting the functioning of the large intestine.
The entity is precise in clarifying that it is not a condition that deteriorates the colon, but rather that it can alter its cycles, producing other discomforts such as constipation. For his part, from Mayo Clinic, highlight another characteristic of this disorder and that is that, despite being a chronic and frequent disease, an exact cause is not known.
Likewise, he mentions, it can be associated with problems in the nervous system and the way in which signals are received from the digestive system to the central control that is the brain. It is also related to stress, infections and alterations in the microbiota. Among the factors that can increase the irritation and the sensation of pain are the food and the way in which it is eaten.
Taking this into account, specialists from the Clinic of the University of Navarra, in Spain, detail a couple of recommendations in relation to food that can make a difference in the care of patients with irritable bowel syndrome:
- Keep a food record and thus identify the ingredients or dishes that cause discomfort. This is necessary to know later which foods to avoid.
- Reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Make sure that the diet contains the six essential nutrients, but also try to consume fiber, good protein and little fat.
- Establish a fixed time for meals during the day and try to stick to it.
For its part, from the disease section of the health portal Take care Plus advise keep in mind physical activity, as a practice that has different benefits, as long as it adapts to the demands of age to mitigate other kinds of risks.
From the US National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus, They add that it is recommended do 30 minutes of daily exercise, five times a week, which is equal to 150 minutes of physical activity weekly. Among the routines, it is suggested to include some exercises that promote the strengthening of the body, this is including weight or tools that generate tension, such as elastic bands.
In no way is this article a substitute for professional medical advice, so it is advisable to visit a specialist before making any changes to your diet at home.