Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The Pain Management and Anti-Aging Center
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 10-20% of the general population. It is the most common disease diagnosed by gastroenterologists (doctors who specialize in medical treatment of disorders of the stomach and intestines). In fact, it is one of the most common disorders seen by all physicians. Often, when a person is diagnosed with IBS, the cause of the problem was not determined.
What causes IBS?
The most common cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic intestinal infection. This usually occurs after the use of antibiotics, which can destroy the healthy bacteria of the gut and allow harmful bacteria to flourish and chronically infect the gut. This harmful bacteria and yeast produce toxins that not only irritate the bowel, but in many cases spread throughout the body and cause other symptoms:
- Muscle/Joint Pain
- Diarrhea/Cramping/Constipation
- Abdominal Pain
- Heartburn
- Weight Loss/Gain
- Mental Fogginess/Poor Memory
- Fibromyalgia
- Blurred Vision
- Chronic Urinary Tract Infection
- Depression
- Craving of Sweets
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Headaches
- Food Intolerance
- Blood in Stool
- Thrush/Coated Tongue
- Chronic Fatigue
- Ringing in the Ears
How can PMAC help?
The Pain Management and Anti-Aging Center has a program for the diagnosis, treatment, and correction of IBS. This program includes laboratory identification of the causes of IBS, a complete health history and assessment by Dr. Allina, medications to destroy the harmful organisms, re-colonization of the bowel with the right bacteria, necessary changes in diet, diet instruction, and routine screening for other contributing factors or IBS. This program corrects most cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
What can I do to help my condition?
People who eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly heal more quickly and enjoy better health. We encourage you to read the book A Week in the Zone by Dr. Barry Sears, and to keep a food diary. A food diary is helpful when changing your eating habits. Here are some tips:
- Please STOP eating:sugars and starches such as cookies, cakes, candy, donuts, pasta, potatoes, fruit juice, and soda pop. Limit your intake of bread, rice, noodles, corn, cereal, diet soda, diet foods, crackers, and any diet sweeteners, as they promote IBS and Diabetes. Avoid processed foods and keep animal fats to a minimum.
- Please eat: fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, low fat proteins (such as beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, tuna, salmon, shrimp, fish, and seafood), sweet acidophilus milk, yogurt, and buttermilk. Eggs, peanut butter, and oatmeal are okay, and pita bread is fine for sandwiches.
- Please eat: both protein and complex carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds) each time you eat a meal or snack to keep your blood sugars normal.
- Please eat frequently. Every two to four hours. Don't go hungry. The serving size of each food is the size of your own palm.
- Please drink at least 8 glasses of water each day.
How can I make an appointment?
Just contact our office. If you have started a food diary, please bring it with you to your appointment.