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How Can IBS Be Treated?

I had my gall bladder removed two years ago and I am still experiencing chronic bowel issues, food intolerances, sciatic pain, and periodic rupturing blood vessels in my hands/fingers. I have had 3 blood tests since surgery and my lymphocytes have been low every time, but they were never low prior to surgery. One GI doctor just told me that I had IBS, but I have had that for 20 years and it has never been like this and this has only been going on since surgery. I also tried an elimination diet to rule out food triggers and bowels remained at 6+x s/day. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Your symptoms are nonspecific but suggestive of benign digestion disorder called IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. This is manifested with bloating or diarrheas 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.

Wishing you good health.
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How Can IBS Be Treated?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Your symptoms are nonspecific but suggestive of benign digestion disorder called IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. This is manifested with bloating or diarrheas 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. Wishing you good health.