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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
See Also:
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Bowel Syndrome: Introduction
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Types
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Bowel Syndrome: Causes & Risk Factors
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Signs & Symptoms
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Medical Tests & Diagnosis Methods
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Treatment & Prevention Options
Treatment & Prevention Options
Since the physiological causes are not well
understood, IBS is treated symptomatically with the help
of medication and changes to the
patient's diet.
Medication
- Constipation is treated with Tegaserod, Cisapride
or Propulsid.
- Diarrhea is treated with Loperamide (Imodium) and
diarrhea with abdominal discomfort is treated
with Alosetron or Lotronex.
- Abdominal pain is treated with smooth muscle
relaxants such as nitroglycerine, hyoscyamine and
methscopolamine.
Diet
- A diet high in fiber is often recommended to
patients suffering from constipation (11).
Prevention Methods
Preventing and/or reducing stress can alleviate the
symptoms of IBS, (as well as other disorders). Stress can
be prevented by following methods:
- Counseling: A psychologist or
psychiatrist can help reduce stress.
- Regular exercise, yoga, massage or
meditation: These are effective ways to
relieve of stress.
- Progressive relaxation exercise:
Help in relaxation of muscles in the body.
- Deep breathing: Deep breathing
can help relax abdominal muscles leading to
normal bowel activity (12).
See Also:
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Introduction
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Types
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Causes & Risk Factors
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Signs & Symptoms
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Medical Tests & Diagnosis Methods
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Treatment & Prevention Options
Article by Kona Vishnu, MS
Medical Writer,
OmniMedicalSearch.com
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