Question 1

what to do for a spastic colon?

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Any symptoms?: What makes you think you have spastic colon? Do you have any symptoms? Do you have diarrhea or constipation? Have you lost weight?
It would be better to discuss the matter with your doctor.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 2

what is the best way to get spastic colon to relax?

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Probably diet.: A change in diet often helps any digestive condition.  More fiber helps keep a person "regular"  and would likely alleviate symptoms of gas in the gut.  Stool softeners and laxatives also make a difference.  Serotonin agonists, like tegaserod (zelnorm) help constipation, but it has side effects like heart problems.  Things like stress relief and peppermint oil can also help as well as exercise.

Question 3

what are best foods to eat if you have a spastic colon?

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Frequency: It's not so much that there is a particular type of food that causes problems with spastic colon. Any food or stretching of the colon will cause the sensation of pain and cramping and bloating. More frequent meals and smaller sized meals are usually a better way to go.Fiber and probiotics have also been shown to be helpful in reducing symptoms.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: spastic colon?

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= Irritable Bowel: Spastic colon is an archaic term that is descriptive of the GI spasms that accompany irritable bowel syndrome (ibs).  Ibs is a symptom complex that includes altered stool pattern (ranging from diarrhea, constipation, or alternating stool), altered GI motility and sensation (that typically includes abdominal pain).  Diagnosis of ibs  is made by exclusion and is predicated on the rome 3 criteria.

Question 5

what is a spastic colon, and how do you tell if you have one?

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IBS: Another name for irritable bowel.  Diagnosed by symptoms and excluding inflammatory, mechanical, or neoplastic conditions.

Question 6

would x-ray show a spastic colon?

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Usually not: Spastic colon (ibs i assume you are talking about) is difficult to diagnose and many times is a diagnosis of exclusion.

Question 7

how can i relieve spastic colon pain?

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Peppermint oil: Maintaing regular bowel movement with fiber and exercise are good.  For immediate relief you can try peppermint oil.

Question 8

is there any good diet plan for my spastic colon?

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Well : Every spastic colon acts differently .  What are hour triggers? Avoid those for sure. Try a bland Oft diet. Try Cannes fruits and veggies  and see if that is easier to digest without total sacrifice of nutrition

Question 9

can you give me advice? i have been diagnosed with lactose intolerence and spastic colon.what can i eat?

Accepted Answer

Avoid all dairy: Lactose is a sugar contained in milk from cows, goats, and sheep. Many people don't digest/tolerate it well. To eliminate lactose, you must avoid any product made from milk from these animals, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, etc. Some beers are also fermented with lactose (milk stout). You can easily find "lactose-free" versions of many products including milk and yogurt.

Question 10

is there any good diet plan i could have for my spastic colon i suffer with this alot again in 21 years of age?

Accepted Answer

Keep a food log: The best diet for you will be based on your specific sensitivity to different types of food. Best will be to initiate a log and look for symptoms. Hope it helps.

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