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Suggest Medication For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
developed pretty intractable constipation -- IBS symptoms -- after a stomach virus early in summer. taking magnesium and... also chinese herbs from respected practitioner... the latter not seeming to have any direct effect on. Magnesium helps, but I see you do not recommend longterm use... and logically I feel the same, but doctor says not going is worse. What should I do?
Wed, 8 Apr 2020
Hello,
The management of Irritable bowel syndrome is a multi modality approach as:
Life style modifications
- Avoid stress and anxiety
- Regular exercises, aerobics
- Avoid alcohol, tobacco
- Control body weight
Dietary measures:
- Avoid sugary, dairy products, oily, spices, non veg
- Consume more amount of whole grains, cereals, pulses, legumes, bran, yogurt
- Consume more liquids
- Chew your food very thoroughly
- Avoid skipping meals as well as over eating
- Do not sleep for 2 hours after your lunch or dinner
Medication support:
- bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula or Psyllium husk
- Digestive enzymes as pancreatoflat, unienzyme or others
- Multi vitamin and B complex
Regular doctor visit with above measures will help you to control the issue in best possible manner.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The management of Irritable bowel syndrome is a multi modality approach as:
Life style modifications
- Avoid stress and anxiety
- Regular exercises, aerobics
- Avoid alcohol, tobacco
- Control body weight
Dietary measures:
- Avoid sugary, dairy products, oily, spices, non veg
- Consume more amount of whole grains, cereals, pulses, legumes, bran, yogurt
- Consume more liquids
- Chew your food very thoroughly
- Avoid skipping meals as well as over eating
- Do not sleep for 2 hours after your lunch or dinner
Medication support:
- bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula or Psyllium husk
- Digestive enzymes as pancreatoflat, unienzyme or others
- Multi vitamin and B complex
Regular doctor visit with above measures will help you to control the issue in best possible manner.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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