An anal fissure can lead to burning, stinging, or sharp pain during bowel movements. The pain can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few hours. In severe cases, the pain can cause a spasm of muscles that surround the rectum, which can cause the pain to intensify. ...
I know I have. Everyone reacts to stress differently and needs different things to calm them down. What works for you may not work for your spouse, your child, or your friends. This blog will hopefully give you some practical, easy ways to help you and the ones you care about handle ...
There isn’t necessarily a cure for the stomach pain symptoms themselves. When your body is under stress, your stomach tends to hurt based on the acids in your stomach and the foods you’ve already eaten. If you have stomach pain due to an anxiety attack, you may need to wait it out....
IBS symptoms can decrease your libido and make sex uncomfortable. Experts share how to have better sex with IBS, whether you’re single or partnered.
Process thoughts, pray, journal, or use guided imagery apps to calm your mind and promote relaxation. Making a conscious effort to slow down, eat right, and become more physically fit can benefit our mental health while also providing substantial physical health benefits. Lucía García-Giurgiu ...
Trying to stay calm and relaxed no matter what the trip throws at you. Stress is one of the primary ‘triggers’ of IBS. My doctor suggested that I imagine the worst-case scenario about a trip (delays, lost luggage, bag stolen, etc.) and then plan how I would combat each situation....
I am so grateful I came across this. I am currently in a similar situation. I got food poisoning or the flu a week before Xmas and ever since I have had the worst anxiety about every ache and pain. It’s to the point where I have absolutely no appetite to eat and have lost 10 ...
Aim to massage the vagus nerve for a few minutes each day or as needed to unwind when you're feeling tense or anxious. You can repeat the process several times throughout the day, such as in the morning to help set a calm and focused tone for the day or in the evening to prepare ...
When undigested food particles make their way into to the intestines, they become food for yeast, parasites or bacteria. This causes bloating, gas, abdominal pain and upper GI symptoms like heartburn. This is how h. pylori can cause IBS. It can also lead to inflammation and holes in the...
A holistic approach to overall health and wellness, TCM offers multiple ways to help you prevent IBS flare-ups and alleviate your pain or discomfort. Acupuncture “In the modern world of busy schedules and not enough downtime, we’re constantly stimulated without relief – which keeps us in ...