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IBS symptoms occur when this rhythm is disrupted for some reason, such as: <br><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=5 alt="" border="0"><br> <table border=0> <tr> <td width=15 rowspan=5><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=15 height=1 alt="" border="0"></td> <td valign=top><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=7 alt="" border="0"><br><img src="../images/bullet-blue.gif" width=8 height=7 alt="" border="0"></td> <td style="color: #38A0BE;"><p align=justify><strong>the pressure of a modern lifestyle</strong></td> <td width=10 rowspan=5><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=10 height=1 alt="" border="0"></td> <td rowspan=5><img src="../images/whatis-ibs-pic02.jpg" width=300 height=150 alt="" border=0></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=7 alt="" border="0"><br><img src="../images/bullet-blue.gif" width=8 height=7 alt="" border="0"></td> <td style="color: #38A0BE;"><p align=justify><strong>lack of dietary fibre</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=7 alt="" border="0"><br><img src="../images/bullet-blue.gif" width=8 height=7 alt="" border="0"></td> <td style="color: #38A0BE;"><p align=justify><strong>change in bowel routine as a result of physical or emotional triggers</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=7 alt="" border="0"><br><img src="../images/bullet-blue.gif" width=8 height=7 alt="" border="0"></td> <td style="color: #38A0BE;"><p align=justify><strong>intolerance to certain foods</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=7 alt="" border="0"><br><img src="../images/bullet-blue.gif" width=8 height=7 alt="" border="0"></td> <td style="color: #38A0BE;"><p align=justify><strong>abdominal swelling is due to a build up of gas which causes pain and discomfort</strong></td> </tr> </table> <img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=10 alt="" border="0"><br> <span class="midtitle" style="color: #3089A2;"><strong>What can I do to help?</strong></span><br> There are various steps you can take to try and alleviate your IBS symptoms: <br><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=10 alt="" border="0"><br> <span class="midtitle" style="color: #3089A2;"><strong>1) TRY AND CHANGE YOUR DIET</strong></span><br> <table border=0> <tr> <td rowspan=7 valign=top><img src="../images/whatis-ibs-pic03.jpg" width=300 height=200 alt="" border=0></td> <td width=10 rowspan=7><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=10 height=1 alt="" border="0"></td> <td valign=top colspan=3 class="subtitle" style="color: #818181;"><strong>Go for foods that are:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan=3><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=15 height=1 alt="" border="0"></td> <td valign=top><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=7 alt="" border="0"><br><img src="../images/bullet-blue.gif" width=8 height=7 alt="" border="0"></td> <td style="color: #38A0BE;"><p align=justify><strong>low in fat</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=7 alt="" border="0"><br><img src="../images/bullet-blue.gif" width=8 height=7 alt="" border="0"></td> <td style="color: #38A0BE;"><p align=justify><strong>low in sugar</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=7 alt="" border="0"><br><img src="../images/bullet-blue.gif" width=8 height=7 alt="" border="0"></td> <td style="color: #38A0BE;"><p align=justify><strong>high in the right sort of fibre - a balance of cereals, wholemeal bread, fruit and vegetables (bran can actually make the symptoms of IBS worse)</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=3 class="subtitle" style="color: #818181;"><strong>Do:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan=2><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=15 height=1 alt="" border="0"></td> <td valign=top><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=7 alt="" border="0"><br><img src="../images/bullet-blue.gif" width=8 height=7 alt="" border="0"></td> <td style="color: #38A0BE;"><p align=justify><strong>cut down on caffeine and fizzy drinks</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=7 alt="" border="0"><br><img src="../images/bullet-blue.gif" width=8 height=7 alt="" border="0"></td> <td style="color: #38A0BE;"><p align=justify><strong>drink plenty of water or fruit juice</strong></td> </tr> </table> <img src="../images/spacer.gif" width=1 height=10 alt="" border="0"><br> <div align=center> <span class="midtitle" style="color: #3089A2;"><strong>LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY FIBRE ADVICE<br> FIBRE CONTENT OF FOODS</strong></span> </div> <table width=100% border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2> <tr> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>General Recommendations</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Food</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Portion Size</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>% Total Fibre (NSP)</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Insoluble fibre (g)</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Soluble Fibre (g)</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td width=16% rowspan=8 valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><li>Dietary Fibre: 18 to 30g per day (MeReC 1999)<br><br><li>Fluid Intake: 1.5 to 2 litrs per day<br><br><li>Fruit and Vegetables: 5 portions a day</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Bran Cereal</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">30g bowl</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">25</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">6.1</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1.4</td> </tr> <tr> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Wheat Biscuits</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">2 biscuits (30g)</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">10</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">2.3</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">0.7</td> </tr> <tr> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Cornflakes</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">30g bowl</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">0.2</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">0.1</td> </tr> <tr> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Wholemeal Bread</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1 slice (30g)</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">6</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1.5</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">0.3</td> </tr> <tr> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Potatoes (in skins)</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">100g</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">3</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1.6</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1.4</td> </tr> <tr> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Peas</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">50g</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">4</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">0.8</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1.2</td> </tr> <tr> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Apples</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1 Apple (125g)</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">2</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1.7</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">0.8</td> </tr> <tr> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFC32C; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;"><strong>Bananas</strong></td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1 Banana</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #818181; color: #555555;">1.0</td> <td width=16% valign=top style="background-color: #FFE194; 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