Spastic Colon: Diet Tips & Causes of Bowel Pain

What are the primary causes of spastic colon pain, and how does diet play a role? Avoiding trigger foods is the most effective way to manage bowel spasms and maintain long-term digestive comfort and health.

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Foods to Avoid With a Spastic Colon

Spastic colon, also known as irritable bowel syndrome, is a bowel disorder that causes bouts of frequent diarrhea, constipation or both. Spastic colon causes increased spontaneous contractions of the small and large intestines, causing diarrhea.

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What Are the Causes of Spastic Colon Pain?

Spastic colon, now known as irritable bowel syndrome, affects 58 million Americans and represents one of the most common complaints encountered by doctors, according to the Washington University School of Medicine Section of Colon-Rectal Surgery. Pain is considered one of the cardinal symptoms of spastic colon.

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