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Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
depends upon the person's symptoms.
For some, certain foods may trigger their
symptoms. It is helpful to keep a food
diary so you can determine whether
particular foods trigger your symptoms.
Some suggestions of problematic foods to
limit or avoid are:
- Caffeine
- Fatty foods
- Dairy products
- Fruit
- Sorbitol (artificial sweetener)
- Beans
- Cabbage
- Raw cauliflower
- Raw broccoli
Other suggestions to try:
Increase fiber intake. You may have
to experiment with different types of
fiber for best results.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
Exercise regularly.
Try to practice relaxation techniques.
You may need to learn about stress
management to help relieve your symptoms.
Try loperamide if you have irritable bowel
syndrome with mainly diarrhea.
Try Zelnorm (tegaserod) if you have mostly
constipation.
Try antianxiety medication such as Paxil.
Quit smoking if you are a smoker.
Eat slowly and in a relaxed atmosphere.
Limit the amount of liquids you drink while
eating. It is better to get your liquids
between meals so you don't dilute your
stomach acid.
Try some of these suggestions to determine
whether they help your irritable bowel
syndrome. Keep the treatments that seem
to help you the most. You will need to
experiment as we are all individuals with
different symptoms and needs.
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