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

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Elizabeth Otto

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.