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Suggest Treatment For IBS, Gas, Frequent Bowel Movement And Constipation
Question: Ive been having issues with ibs. My stomach is very gassy, i have frequent urges to have a bowel movement and my constipation, and change in my bowel is more stringy when I'm not constipated but its painful. what else can i do to get this under control besides diet change? Its becoming unbearable many times.
Brief Answer:
there are medications
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
IBS is complicated and sometimes you need to try many things to get relief.
Dietary changes can be helpful especially getting rid of sodas, high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners. Avoiding dairy and beans can help.
There are also medications called antispasmodics that can help with the cramping and gas symptoms.
In some patients taking a regular fiber supplement like psyllium is also helpful.
Adding a probiotic daily and a multivitamin may be helpful.
Regular exercise and drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily can be helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
there are medications
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
IBS is complicated and sometimes you need to try many things to get relief.
Dietary changes can be helpful especially getting rid of sodas, high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners. Avoiding dairy and beans can help.
There are also medications called antispasmodics that can help with the cramping and gas symptoms.
In some patients taking a regular fiber supplement like psyllium is also helpful.
Adding a probiotic daily and a multivitamin may be helpful.
Regular exercise and drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily can be helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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