Suggest Treatment For Intestinal Cramps Inspite Of Having IBS

Posted on Tue, 13 May 2014

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Question : I have had IBS for 5 yrs. I know there is no cure for IBS but what can I do to ease intestinal cramps and have regular bowel movements.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

For IBS related pain relief you can take antispasmodics like mebeverine and antidepressants like amitryptyline.
Or you can take Librax for relief.

For controlling bowel movements, you can take ramoseteron once daily.

You can discuss about these medications with your physician and get a prescription from him.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar