Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that effects mainly the bowels (which is also called the large intestine). Its characteristics are a combination of diarrhea, bloating, cramping,gas, and constipation. IBS is usually linked with food intolerance. IBS effects approximately 10-20% of the general population.
Eating for IBS is to avoid foods that irritate a spastic colon, and to eat foods that soothe the colon. Most diets recommend eliminating the hard to digest foods and to eat foods to soothe the colon. Foods which have been found to cause symptoms are dairy products, fatty foods, chocolate, alcohol, caffeine.
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