Foods to avoid if you have irritable bowel syndrome

[Naveed Yaseen]

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may have symptoms including abdominal bloating and cramping, constipation or frequent diarrhoea. While the cause of IBS often is unknown, some people seem to have a sensitivity to certain foods.

The National Women’s Health Information Center lists these foods or ingredients that can cause IBS symptoms in some people:

Health Tips

* Caffeine (found in sodas, coffee and tea)

* Carbonated beverages

* The artificial sweetener sorbitol (often found in chewing gum)

* Beans and vegetables that cause excessive gas

* Chocolate

* Dairy products such as milk, ice cream and cheese

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