Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

There is no specific treatment for IBS to date. Doctors personalize the treatment according to the patient’s needs. Making changes in the daily routine, or in eating habits, helps in reducing the symptoms and helps in treating IBS.

Alteration in Diet

• Intake of fruits and vegetables which are rich in fiber. 
• Adding supplements of fiber to the meal
• Drinking enough water
• Avoid intaking caffeine
• Lactose intolerance is normal in IBS patients. So add other food items which are rich in calcium.
• Avoid fried and junk food
• Try low FODMAP diet
• Avoid stress

Alteration in Physical Lifestyle

• Regular exercise
• Avoid smoking
• Eating small meals but repeatedly

Medications

• Probiotics are given to maintain the fauna of the stomach and intestine.
• The doctor gives medicine for constipation and diarrhea.
• The doctor prescribed some antidepressants in case the patient has any anxiety and depression with abdominal pain.

In some rare cases after all the above treatment patient nor recover. Doctors run some tests and ask you to take mental therapies. In some case patient get relied on the following procedures:

1. Biofeedback
2. Hypnotherapy
3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an ordinary disorder, which affects the gastrointestinal tract. IBS causes abdominal pain or discomfort and bloating. Healthcare diagnosed IBS by the symptoms.  IBS does not harm the digestive tract or not caused colon cancer. IBS symptoms are manageable with a balanced diet or maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If a person has severe symptoms which are in rare cases then the symptoms are managed with some prescribed medication and treatment from a doctor.