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Managing and treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or ibs see irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or ibs see is a condition that causes abdominal pain or discomfort along with changes in bowel movements your bowel movements might be small hard and less frequent than usual some physicians consider you to have constipation when you have fewer
Than three bowel movements a week they might be difficult or painful to pass and you might also have gas and feel bloated much of the time this animation tells you what you can do to manage your ibs see including possible changes in your diet fiber intake and coping strategies for life events it also gives you information on the main treatments that researchers
Have found are effective for ibs see eating can trigger ibs see symptoms such as abdominal pain or discomfort so many people with ibs believe they are sensitive to certain foods however it is important to check with your physician before avoiding specific foods or types of foods limiting your diet too much can keep you from getting the nutrition you need talk to
Your physician about any diet changes you may also want to find a dietician who specializes in ibs and other digestive system disorders one place to search for a dietitian is the international foundation for gastrointestinal disorders website at wwf fgd org eating more fiber can help some kinds of constipation with ibs see it is important to get the right type of
Fiber for example bran is popular but does not break down in your digestive system so it can make bloating and abdominal pain or discomfort worse a fiber called psyllium does break down and may help a fruit-based fiber supplement consisting of prunes pomegranate blueberries and acai berries can also be helpful a laxative such as polyethylene glycol can make bowel
Movements larger and easier to pass it does this by keeping more water in your digestive system polyethylene glycol is sold under several brand names in the united states it may not relieve all ibs see symptoms but you may have bowel movements more often anxiety and stress can play a role in ibs see talking to a counselor especially someone who knows about ibs
Can help hypnosis can also help some people with ibs see medicines called anti-spasmodics relax the muscles in your digestive system to relieve cramping these medicines have been used for years and many different ones are available talk with your physician about the best option taking specially coated peppermint oil helped some people in research studies and may
Help you however all studies did not use the same form of peppermint oil talk with your physician about the best form and dose of peppermint oil to take antidepressant medicines including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants can help relieve ibs symptoms there are three prescription drugs approved in the u.s. to help ibs see linic
Low tide and plaque anna tide can relieve pain and other symptoms of constipation and help you have more frequent bowel movements with softer consistency looby pro stone can also help you have more frequent bowel movements but does not help with pain all these medications work by increasing the fluid secreted into your intestines this relieves constipation symptoms
Some medicines that act directly on the digestive system are used for other types of constipation but also help ibs see for example percolo pride is approved to treat constipation that is not related to ibs but your physician may ask you to try it for ibs see probiotics put healthy bacteria into your system in pills drinks or sometimes foods natural probiotics such
As yogurt might also help some probiotics may help with gas and bloating in ibs see but no one type is right for everyone ask your physician about which probiotics to take if you are interested antibiotics are not usually prescribed for ibs see you may ask your physician about them but it is very important not to overuse these medicines so you will probably take
Other medicines for ibs see finally you might want to join a research study for new ibs c treatments visit wwii ff gd org and select take part in a research study to find studies on irritable bowel syndrome or ask your physician where to find research studies there is no single treatment that works for everyone with ibs see you might take medicines to relieve some
Symptoms and make lifestyle changes to help with others you might also benefit most from a combination of treatments to relieve the different symptoms of ibs see ask your physician about any possible side effects of treatment also ask how to take any medication such as with or without food or what time of day keeping in close touch with your physician is one of
The best ways to manage your ibs symptoms you
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Managing and Treating IBS-C By You and Constipation
