{"id":6507,"date":"2023-11-03T14:23:35","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T13:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitatu.com\/blog\/?p=6507"},"modified":"2023-11-03T14:42:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T13:42:47","slug":"ibs-or-irritable-bowel-syndrome-what-to-eat-and-what-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitatu.com\/blog\/en\/ibs-or-irritable-bowel-syndrome-what-to-eat-and-what-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome – what to eat and what to avoid?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic digestive system disorder characterised by abdominal pain and bowel movement irregularities. The key to alleviating symptoms can be an appropriate diet and a lifestyle change. Find out what a person with IBS should eat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an increasingly common digestive system disorder. Although this condition is not considered a serious health threat, it can significantly lower the quality of life of those affected. A proper diet plays a pivotal role in controlling IBS symptoms. Do you know what to eat and what to avoid if you have IBS?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

It’s a chronic disease of the small and large intestine, primarily presenting with abdominal pain and bowel movement disorders. The causes of IBS still need to be fully understood. Genetic, environmental, and factors related to the functioning of the intestines and nervous system influence its development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IBS can manifest in various forms, depending on which the symptoms also differ:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Diarrhoea predominant: The most common symptoms are diarrhoea, sudden bowel urgency, and abdominal pain.<\/li>
  2. Constipation predominant: Constipation, a feeling of incomplete bowel movement, and abdominal pain are dominant.<\/li>
  3. Mixed: Patients experience both diarrhoea and constipation.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Diet in IBS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    The main treatment for IBS is maintaining an appropriate diet. Dieticians and gastroenterologists recommend the low FODMAP diet <\/a>as one of the best ways to control IBS symptoms. FODMAP stands for fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides, and polyols, which can trigger symptoms in those with IBS. The low FODMAP diet <\/a>involves excluding or significantly limiting products containing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Which products to avoid in IBS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n