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Are you experiencing constipation, abdominal cramping, pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits? Is it negatively affecting your daily life? Have you tried all means of treatment but have not been able to get any relief? Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), the all-natural alternative, may be the answer for you.

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OMT may be beneficial in the treatment of patients with IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms are a result of the interaction between the food we eat and the resident bacterial community in our large bowel. Frequently, there is associated hypersensitivity of the colonic wall to the ‘stretching and distention’ that normally occur during food digestion resulting in pain and discomfort.

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The cause behind the development of IBS is not clear but may occur after a severe gastro-intestinal infection, the use of antibiotics, or prolonged stress.

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The symptoms of IBS may range from mild to severe and may occur at least 3 days a week for 3 or more continuous months.The most common symptoms include:

Abdominal pain/ discomfort
Gas and bloating – usually worse as the day goes on
Alternating bowel habits – from constipation to loose bowels
Frequently, symptoms are worse when one is under external stress or pressure
Frequently, symptoms are better after a bowel movement
Certain food triggers may be obvious in some people

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Diagnosis of IBS is based on the symptoms and is a diagnosis of exclusion. Tests to rule out other conditions with similar symptomsmay include:

Blood tests to identify celiac disease
Stool sample examination to detect infections
Blood tests to look for anaemia(iron, folate, or B12 deficiency)
In some cases, a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy may be ordered where a flexible tube with a camera is used to examine the stomach and small bowels as well as the colon.

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In some cases, a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy may be ordered where a flexible tube with a camera is used to examine the stomach and small bowels as well as the colon.

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Exercise, timely sleeping habits, and a balanced diet
Stress, anxiety, and depression management
Medication may be prescribed for constipation, diarrhea, pain and/or infection
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