Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Diet

With irritable bowel syndrome, a diet is a type of treatment. Therefore, it should not be neglected in any case. It should be remembered that with pains in the abdomen, diarrhea and constipation, different types of diets are shown.

Diet with irritated bowels with pain syndrome

Unpleasant sensations in the irritated intestines cause distention of the intestine, caused by meteorism and pathogenic microflora. All this leads to a violation of the motor system of the digestive system. Diet and nutrition in irritable bowel syndrome, accompanied by pain, should be built according to special rules.

1. The daily diet should not exceed 2000-2300 calories.
2. There is a need in small portions up to 6 times a day - literally every two hours.
3. There should be at the same time, so that the intestines can adjust to work.
4. The menu should not include the following products: spices, vinegar, spirits, marinades, pickles, coffee, fresh fruits and vegetables with high acidity, smoked products, fatty sausages and meat.
5. It should also refuse canned foods, products containing synthetic dyes and flavor enhancers, allergens.
6. Dairy products should be eaten moderately, because although they are useful for the gastrointestinal tract, they can not be digested due to irritation, since they contain lactose. And this substance the intestine does not always perceive adequately.
7. The following products are shown: lean meat, eggs, fish, whole wheat bread, whole cereals, baked or steamed vegetables and fruits, green tea , fresh herbs, especially dill.

Diet in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

When diarrhea from the diet should exclude products that stimulate the intestines, such as porridge and vegetable food, rich in fiber. The basic components of the menu should be rice and rice broth, strong tea, daily kefir, pasta from high-grade flour, legumes, white breadcrumbs, diluted vegetable and fruit juices.

Diet with irritated bowels with constipation

If, on the contrary, the disease is accompanied by constipation, you should include in the menu foods rich in dietary fiber and healthy fiber. They will make the intestine work correctly, promoting the stool and getting rid of them. In the diet under constipation, the following products are shown: root vegetables, sea kale, apples, plums, persimmon, apricots , bread with bran, oats and buckwheat porridges. In a day you should drink at least one and a half liters of water.