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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Many of our readers have voiced questions regarding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other gastronomic complaints.

The term "syndrome" in medicine usually is referred to conditions in medicine that are poorly understood. It is a "syndrome of symptoms or complaints." In the case of IBS, this is also partially true. Symptoms of lBS include abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal cramps. 

The diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome can only be done once the patient has been fully investigated to rule out serious disease. This may include a physical exam, blood tests, an abdominal ultrasound, barium enema or even a CAT scan of the abdomen. 

The reality is that close to half of all patients seeing a gastroenterologist will ultimately be diagnosed with some form of lBS. Some doctors blame the condition solely on anxiety, some on food sensitivities, some have no clue and others (like me) believe the condition may have several indirect causes but that the main cause is likely a neuropathic condition. That is a "nerve condition" originating from the cervicothoracic spine. 

I stumbled on to this idea when I myself had the condition and was able to reverse my condition with spinal stretching. Other tertiary centers that have interest in lBS have shown similar ideas. I was able to confirm these ideologies by using various forms of injections into the muscles of the thoracic spine and neck in conjunction with my "Hangman and Golfer’s exercises." 

I have also found that chiropractic and physiotherapy have been of much benefit to many of my patients with the condition. 

The pain, bloating and bowel movement irregularity can improve gradually with improvement of the spinal condition .

Of course not all undiagnosed abdominal pain is lBS. Some pain can be caused by abdominal infections or tumors. The first point, therefore, is to be correctly diagnosed from the outset. 

Remember your health is, at least in part, dependent upon you helping your doctor seek the best and most appropriate treatment for your condition.

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