IBS Resarch - What Can You Do About Irritable Bowel Flatulence Posted By : Susan Reynolds
July 28th, 2007
What Can You Do About Irritable Bowel Flatulence Posted By : Susan Reynolds
Many people suffer from the problem of flatulence, which is the act of expelling intestinal gas from the rectum. There are only two sources of gas in the gastrointestinal tract, swallowed air that enters the stomach, mostly gulped while eating or drinking, and the gas produced by bacteria present in the intestines, primarily the colon. The air that we swallow is rarely the cause of excessive flatulence. It mainly occurs due to the over-production of gas by the intestinal bact...
A Healthy Child And Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief Posted By : Susan Reynolds
There are many conditions and illnesses that can effect the wellbeing of your child and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a particularly difficult one for them to cope with. IBS is a common intestinal disorder that causes cramps, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation in a child. Sometimes, it is also known as nervous stomach or a spastic colon. In adults, the colon or large intestine is about 6 feet long. It connects the small intestine with the rectum and anus...