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How Can IBS Be Treated?

i am 58, healthy, active , stopped taking ranitidine 8 months ago after taking 150 mg daily for 10 years and have had IBS TYPE symptoms since. First doc visit didn t even comment on the cessation of the ranitidine, thought that was odd. Trigger for IBS type symptoms? No blood. no fevers, no family hx of cancers. however Mom passed recently of FLD and type II diabetes. I have found foods that cause the symptoms to flare and try to avoid. just familiarized myself w/ low FODMAP and plan to implement now. I am concerned w/nutrition loss due to the bouts of diarrhea . using loperamide sparingly to manage symptoms. No health insurance. your thoughts for me going forward?
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Hello,

Your symptoms are nonspecific but suggestive of benign digestion disorder called IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. This is manifested with bloating or diarrhea with pain and abdominal discomfort. As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large amount of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them. Carbohydrates that are easier to digest, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes. Also try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process.

Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow. This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking. Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea and ginger. In severe cases colonoscopy should be done and some medications recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can IBS Be Treated?

Hello, Your symptoms are nonspecific but suggestive of benign digestion disorder called IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. This is manifested with bloating or diarrhea with pain and abdominal discomfort. As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large amount of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them. Carbohydrates that are easier to digest, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes. Also try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process. Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow. This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking. Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea and ginger. In severe cases colonoscopy should be done and some medications recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.