Ever want to believe something, but you knew deep down it couldn't be? A writing job fell out of the sky into my lap last week and I wanted to believe. I applied and was asked to write a test article on irritable bowel syndrome using three key phrases highlighted in red. Wasn't really taking it too seriously as you'll see below. I got hired! Found out the next day the whole deal was bogus. If you find this article on the web, you'll know I was the author.
Accused of being full
of it figuratively is one thing, but literally having ibs-c symptoms is no laughing matter. Irritable bowel syndrome, left untreated, can
lead to death. Symptoms include stomach
cramps, bloating and gas due to constipation, irritability, fatigue, headaches
and even depression. The human body is
not meant to store its waste and when one has ibs
with constipation symptoms, the result is lack of, infrequent or
incomplete discharge.
The cause of this
disorder is unknown. There are theories
there may be an unidentified infection in the digestive track. Other studies point to hormonal changes as ibs symptoms women are more commonly diagnosed. It increases bitchiness and decreases sexual
desire in women. Of course, unscientific
research indicates men are susceptible to this disorder, especially those who
partake in the consumption of liquor.
Irritable bowel
syndrome is a multi-billion dollar industry annually. One treatment is diet control, limiting
lactose and fructose, while increasing fiber intake. This helps some with metabolism difficulties,
but not all. Another treatment of ibs-c symptoms is medication including laxatives,
stool softeners, anti-depressants and magnesium aluminum silicates. Again, loosening of excrement in the intestines
relieves some who suffer. It fails
others who begin to spend all their focus and energy on successfully
expelling. When they fail, they become
even more obsessed with their problem, resulting in depression. Big pharma has magic pills for that, as do
mental health professionals with psychotherapy.
It does not treat the unknown cause of the illness, just another symptom
of it. Other treatments include
exercise, acupuncture and naturopathy in attempts to reduce stress and improve
sleep.
It is estimated
twenty percent of the America population suffer from ibs with constipation symptoms, many undiagnosed. We all have difficulty sometimes with
indigestion and constipation. It often appears prior to reaching
thirty-five years of age and can control one’s life, even making them incapable
of employment. It is no fun and such a
relief to discharge our excrement.
The colon plays a
large part in successful bowel movements.
It is approximately five feet long, connecting the small intestine to
the rectum and anus. It is recommended that old farts at fifty years old begin
having regular colonoscopies. So much
for just a finger up your anus to check prostrate health for men. It is an invasive procedure and they take
pictures while you are sedated. It
should be called endoscopy.
So the next time
it hits the fan, you choose to shoot it, run your diarrhea mouth off, take one
or accuse someone of being full of it, have some compassion for those who
actually suffer from this debilitating disability. It is chronic and uncomfortable and verbal
comments only contribute to the need for further therapy and medications for
those who suffer from it. Making fun of
the constipated is simply crude, rude and unacceptable behavior. It’s about time people grew up and accepted
irritable bowel syndrome as a serious condition and felt comfortable discussing
it. Do the world a favor and show some compassion
for the people who can’t give one.
