As a medical term, spastic is an adjective: ‘relating to or affected by muscle spasm’ – in this case spasms of the bowel muscles. The term ‘spastic colon’ is simply another name for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and reflects the instability of bowel habits that patients experience, such as diarrhea, constipation and often alternating between the two.
Problems of communication between the body’s nervous system and the patients bowel muscles are now recognized as being a symptom of IBS, but nothing is currently known about the reason for this abnormality.
Fortunately, there is no medical evidence as yet of IBS inflicting any damage to the digestive system, but it does often cause extreme pain and discomfort from cramping, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and feelings of incomplete bowel evacuation. Studies have shown that stress can be an aggravating factor but not a cause of the condition.
Treatment options can vary according to the range of symptoms being presented by the sufferer – stress reduction and changes in diet can help a lot, but you often have to track your food intake closely to identify which foods contribute to the problem. High fat, fried foods, alcohol, and caffeine are the usual culprits.
Supplementing my diet with digestive enzymes such as those found in RezVera worked for me.
Warning
My blog is for information purposes only – as a fellow sufferer of many of these conditions, I have done a lot of research and wanted to share that material with as many people as possible. Do not self-diagnose your condition – many of these symptoms can be indicative of bigger health problems. I have found that taking a supplement like RezVera has been very helpful for me, but if you’re experiencing severe or chronic spastic colon, consult a doctor for a full medical diagnosis.