Natural Irritable Bowel Treatment
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Prevention
Because no one knows what causes IBS, it is impossible to prevent the disorder. Once diagnosed with IBS, a person may be able to reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms by reducing stress or changing the diet.
Treatment
One of the most helpful ways to treat IBS is to change your diet. This can minimize symptoms, or it can reduce the likelihood that an IBS attack will occur.
In almost every case, different foods tend to trigger IBS symptoms. Doctors recommend monitoring what you...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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