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1. What is IBS?
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is part of a family of diseases known as
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. These diseases all have chronic
or recurring gastrointestinal symptoms that have no structural or
biochemical cause. IBS is a functional disease of the digestive system
that includes excessive diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, and painful
cramping
2. What are the symptoms of IBS?
The
most common symptoms that IBS patients experience are frequent
diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea and or constipation,
mucus in the stool, bowel urgency or incontinence, and a feeling of
incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement. IBS is considered to be a
disorder that is mainly experienced in the lower gastrointestinal
tract, so the symptoms tend to remain located below the navel. In some
cases symptoms in the upper gastrointestinal tract have also been
linked to IBS, these include: difficultly swallowing, a sensation of a
lump in the throat or a closing of the throat, heartburn or acid
indigestion, nausea, and even chest pain.
3. Does everyone get the same symptoms when suffering from IBS?
Although
most symptoms related to the lower gastrointestinal system are
experienced by all IBS patients, some experience predominantly
excessive diarrhea, or excessive constipation. The symptoms related to
the upper gastrointestinal tract are not experienced by all patients;
however they are prevalent in a considerable number of cases.
4. How do I know for sure I have IBS?
If
you have been experiencing the majority of the above symptoms for an
extended period of time, then you should seek medical attention and
have your doctor diagnose you. There are certain symptoms by which you
can determine yourself if you have IBS:
Abdominal pain or cramps which are:
1. Relieved after a bowel movement and/or
2. Associated with a change in frequency of bowel movements, and/or
3. Associated with a difference in bowel consistency.
As well as at least two of the following symptoms:
1. Different frequency in bowel movements
2. Different form of bowels (e.g. watery/loose stools or hard stools)
3.
Different sensation during bowel movement such as a feeling of not
being done/”empty” after bowel movements, straining, or severe urgency)
4. Elimination of mucus in the stool and/or
5. Bloating.
5. For what kind of symptoms is Bowtrol most appropriate?
Bowtrol
was developed to aid IBS patients to regain bowel movement regularity
and eliminate excessive feelings of urgency and diarrhea or
constipation. Bowtrol consists of separate components that can be
separately combined to address your own individual problems; If your
IBS symptoms are mainly combined with constipation, then the
recommended treatment is a combination of Lactospore Probiotic &
Colon and Parasite Cleanser. If on the other hand your IBS symptoms are
paired with a very loose stool, you will benefit from a treatment
program consisting of Lactospore Probiotic & Colon Control.
6. How does Bowtrol treat the symptoms?
Bowtrol
treats symptoms associated with IBS by calming and relaxing the
digestive tract. The ingredients in Bowtrol have been carefully
balanced to control all IBS symptoms.
7. Is it safe to take Bowtrol while I am pregnant or nursing?
As with any other herbal or natural supplement it is advised that you contact your doctor before using the product.
8. Is IBS life threatening?
No.
However, IBS is a serious condition. Patients suffering from IBS have a
far higher rate of hospitalization, lost working days, depression, and
abdominal surgeries than healthy individuals and patients with other
gastrointestinal illnesses. In general people with irritable bowel
syndrome used three times as many sick days as people without these
bowel symptoms.
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