Treatment for the nervous colon
Nervous colon is a common disorder of your gastrointestinal
tract resulting from abnormal gut motility. The disease is characterised by
irregular bowel habits (alternating constipation and diarrhea), mucus in stools, bloating and abdominal pain. All these
symptoms are usually chronic in nature and last for years. The disease is not
associated with any serious problems in organs but can cause recurrent
discomfort.
The diagnosis of the nervous
colon is usually made by excluding other possible diseases with similar
symptoms. The disease can affect both the sexes equally and occurs in
individuals in their early forties or late teens.
The cause of nervous colon also known as irritable bowel
syndrome is poorly understood. There are some environmental and genetic factors
that may contribute to the aggravation of this disease. Other possible
causes include alteration in the intestinal microflora, inflammation of the intestine, and change in the colon
motility.
Treatment of nervous colon
The treatment of nervous colon is primarily directed towards
providing symptomatic relief that includes medication (to offer relief from
symptoms), relaxation techniques (yoga, massage etc), exercises and change in
diet (avoiding sweeteners, milk products and caffeine while taking foods with
high fiber content). However, there is no specific treatment common
for every individual rather emphasis should be given to individualised
treatment.
But if you are suffering from nervous colon then you should
have high fiber food, quit smoking,
exercise regularly, have enough liquid (2.5 liters
per day), and add fiber supplements to
your diet. Reduce intake of sodas, teas, chocolates, red peppers, wheat, red
wine, green onions and coffee. Instead of dairy products try to consume fish,
green vegetables, broccoli, yogurt and
tofu. More importantly, try to remain stress-free and learn to relax. Daily exercise
can relax your mind while improving your physical health. Try over-the-counter
medicines like an antidepressant,
antacids to get relief from symptoms of the nervous
colon.