IBS Management: Diet, Trigger Foods, and Natural Remedies

IBS management focuses on identifying trigger foods like coffee or dairy and incorporating soothing remedies like ginger and oatmeal. Tailoring your diet can alleviate bloating and help with weight loss goals.

Diet Needs for Perforated Bowel

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Mary McNally

A perforated bowel is a serious condition, and immediate action such as surgery needs to be taken to prevent infection and death, according to the Merck Manual. Bacteria from the bowel can spill into the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis, an infection of the abdominal lining.

Mary McNally has been writing and editing for over 13 years, including publications at Cornell University Press, Larson Publications and College Athletic Magazines. McNally also wrote and edited career and computer materials for Stanford University and Ithaca College. She holds a master's degree in career development from John F. Kennedy University and a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in counseling.