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TREATMENT FOR BLOATING  The whole plan for managing bloating is to get  rid of the excess gas trapped in the GIT  and stomach. The best way to manage bloating really is to know the cause. Drinking water also helps If you experience constipation, take laxative  In the attached poster are some super helpful tips. #Bloating #FeelingBloated #BloatingRemedy #DigestiveHealth #DigestiveAilments #GastrointestinalHealth #GastrointestinalAilments #GIT #Foods #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

Have you ever gone on vacay, a work trip or just gone out of town, then you come down impromptu with a GIT (GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT) palaver e.g. the runs, tummy cramps, constipation...... or come down with a nasty cold or flu? If you have ever had such an experience, one thing that would have been on your mind is : "i wish my meds were here". Sometimes we have certain meds that seem to work for us but are not available at our holiday destination or new station.  Well, if you have your travel first aid kit with you and you remember to include your peculiar meds, then you are covered. We all need to prep for medical emergencies. Like we always say: It's better to prepare for a medical emergency and not have one than to have a medical emergency and not be prepared.  #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #FirstAidKit #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

MANAGING BLOATING:YOYO'S EXPERIENCE  So previously we had mentioned that eating too much and too fast was a cause of bloating. I have a true story to tell😁 So you see the guy in the picture, he's my kid brother,Yoyo 😝. Growing up he used to suffer bouts of bloating.  So we all went to boarding school, and when we come home for the holidays, Yoyo made it a point of duty to make up for lost nourishment he missed out on while at school.  He would eat heavily and at supersonic speed.🤦‍♀️. Next thing, he comes up bloatttteeeeddd. His typical symptoms were the -distended tummy -discomfort -constipation -endless farting  -belching non stop So my mom's therapy for him was Andrew's liver salt, Tomtom sweets, gelusil tabs. And my paternal grandmom's  (we called her Bigmama) therapy was to insert a piece of soap in his bum🤷‍♀️😱🤦‍♀️🤣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️, yes, through his anus. Yoyo never found this one bit funny, he would wail and has to be held firmly to get

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF BLOATING  Here is a list of what to look out for if you are in doubt if it's a case of bloating or not.  Note that it's rare for someone to experience all the signs and symptoms all at once. #Bloating #BloatedTummy #FeelingBloated #DigestiveAilments #DigestiveHealth #GastrointestinalHealth #GastrointestinalAilments #Foods #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

SOURCES/CAUSES OF BLOATING  Certain foods are the number 1 cause of bloating. Foods that could cause you to bloat: -foods that create gas e.g. beans, vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower), dairy products, high fiber foods  -fatty /greasy foods -foods that contain artificial sweeteners  OTHER CAUSES OF BLOATING  Also carbonated/fizzy drinks  Being lactose intolerant and gluten intolerant could also make one bloat Constipation causes bloating  Smoking causes bloating  Swallowing air while using a straw to drink or chewing gum could cause bloating  PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) could be a cause of bloating in some females Certain food allergies cause bloating  If you have ever felt bloated at any time, i am sure one or more of these would have been the cause of the bloating  #Bloating #DigestiveHealth #DigestiveAilments #GastrointestinalHealth #GastrointestinalAilments #CausesOfBloating #BloatedTummy #Bloated #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

BLOATING!!! Here is a common condition that almost everyone has had to contend with at some point or the other, some people more often than others. When i think of bloating, balloons  come to mind🙃  In ordinary terms Bloating is a condition in which gas is trapped in the tummy and/or GIT. Foods eaten that cause a buildup of gas in the tummy is the usual cause, though there are several other causes. Bloating leaves one feeling full, tummy feels tight, it causes discomfort and sometimes pain. Bloating doesn't normally last long, it doesn't often demand a visit to the doctor's office as it can be managed at home.  Feeling bloated sometimes is a telltale sign that there is an underlying medical condition.  #Bloating #DigestiveAilments #DigestiveHealth #GastrointestinalAilments #GastrointestinalHealth #Foods #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS Photo credit:@fitoru.com

PREVENTING IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) Once you know your triggers, fleeeeeee from them🙃, this would help save you to a large extent. #IrritableBowelSyndrome #IBS #DigestiveHealth #DigestiveAilments #GastrointestinalHealth #GastrointestinalAilments #Foods #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

DECEMBER -what does it mean to you -Time to unwind -Family time -Travel & vacation time -Relaxation time -Gratitude time -Audit season -Planning season -Refocus -Catch-up season -Parties -Change of scenery  -Fun time/kick up your shoes/let your hair down season   Whatever December means to you, whatever you will be doing, plan and have a good time. Draw up your checklist and make it a December to remember  While you are exhaling as we come to the end a trying year, stay safe! #December #DecemberPlan #DecemberToRemember #December2020 #DecemberMusings #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

WHEN TO MAKE A VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) There is a time to get professional medical help if you suspect IBS or you are an IBS patient as some symptoms might be an indication of more serious medical conditions. In addition to the symptoms in the poster attached, if you experience persistent changes in your number two habit, then do not hesitate to get the opinion of your HCP. #IrritableBowelSyndrome #IBS #IBSAwareness #DigestiveAilments #DigestiveHealth #GastrointestinalHealth #GastrointestinalAilments #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

TREATMENT FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) Managing IBS is individual based, treatment has to be tailored to a person's peculiarity of condition. No single treatment can be applied to all IBS patients.  You and your HCP (health care professional) can find out what best works for you. Know what triggers your IBS  and avoid them as much as possible.  The most usual/popular suspects of IBS triggers are dairy products, wheat,citrus fruits, alcohol and caffeine containing beverages, avoid them like a plague.  IBS doesn't really have a cure but can be effectively managed. A change of lifestyle and diet as well as meds can be such a great help. If you suffer IBS-D, reduce your intake of tea, coffee, fizzy drinks, alcohol and oily foods. Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily.  If you suffer IBS-C, include a lot of fiber in your diet.  In general avoid/manage stress better. #IrritableBowelSyndrome #IBS #IBSAwareness #DigestiveHealth #DigestiveAilments #Gastrointesti

SYMPTOMS OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) With IBS, symptoms could last between a couple of weeks and up to 6 months. The symptoms are quite diverse. Gor females, they tend to increase especially during their periods. So if you are female and you tend to have these symptoms especially during your periods, get a diagnosis done for IBS.  Stress generally worsens the symptoms for IBS sufferers.  Here are a few more apart from those on the poster👇 -the tummy cramp/pain worsens after a meal and you experience relirf after doing number two -protruding tummy -mucous in poo -you feel like pooing again just after you have pooed -tiredness -headaches -the urge to wee a lot -food intolerance  -indigestion  - your poo comes out in pellet-like forms or flat  (ribbon-like) Do not ignore these symptoms if youwant to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, as IBS  can disrupt your normal lifestyle  #IrritableBowelSyndrome #IBS #DigestiveHealth #DigestiveAilments #GastrointestinalHealth #Gastrointesti

CAUSES OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) IBS is a tricky one! The cause(s) of IBS isn't really known! There are however some suspected causes or risk factors. What is certain however is that the colon (large intestine) gets super sensitive and over-reacts to mild stimulation. So you have a situation where normal muscle movements (peristalsis) of the colon now becomes spastic (or more exaggerated)! In some cases the colon contractions are strong (which leads to diarrhoea) at other times the contractions are weak (leads to constipation). In the poster attached are some thoughts on possible causes👇 #IrritableBowelSyndrome #IBS #DigestiveHealth #DigestiveAilments #Foods #GastrointestinalHealth #GastrointestinalAilments #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) Massive words???🙃 Truth is IBS has not been completely understood,  diagnosis is best made by a HCP (Health Care Professional) So you know that in the digestive system there exists the large intestine (colon), well, this is the portion that is affected. The muscles of the colon contract abnormally. This causes pain and/or discomfort.  IBS occurs more in females than males. More in persons under 50 years. There are 4 types, depending on the symptoms it presents: i) IBS-C👉when it presents with constipation  ii) IBS-D👉when it presents with Diarrhoea  iii)IBS-M👉when it alternates between  constipation and diarrhoea iv)IBS-U👉when it can't be categorized with constipation or diarrhoea  Managing IBS involves a diet and lifestyle change as certain lifestyles and diet can trigger it. If you frequently suffer from constipation, diarrhoea or both, it might just be a case of IBS! #IBS #IrritableBowelSyndrome #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABul

PREVENTION OF GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT PROBLEMS  Prevention is always better than a cure.  In addition to tips in the poster attached,  here are a few more👇 -If overweight, lose some weight  -Reduce intake of fatty foods  -Quit smoking  -Avoid or reduce fizzy drink intake  #DigestiveAilments #DigestiveHealth #GastrointestinalAilments #GastrointestinalHealth #PreventionOfDigestiveAilments #PreventionOfGastrointestinalAilments #Foods #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

When To Make A Doctor Visit For Digestive Ailments  Here are situations that should necessitate a visit to the hospital with regards digestive ailments. #DigestiveAilmnts #DifestiveHealth #GastrointestinalAilments #GastrointestinalHealth #Foods #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS