What Is Best Treatment For Ibs?
- 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...
Read moreMore information on "What Is Best Treatment For Ibs?"
From Our Experts
Inflammatory Bowel Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very... Read more »
Anxiety and Your Health: IBS and IBD
A stomachache is a common physical symptom of stress and anxiety. Millions of people suffer from gastrointestinal problems, including... Read more »
IBD vs IBS: What's the Difference?
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have similar acronyms and sometimes even overlapping symptoms. This... Read more »
Overlaping Conditions: GERD and IBS
What happens when you treat acid reflux and you are still left with unexplained stomach or bowel issues. The “burn” is gone but what... Read more »
IBS: What is it?
First, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is not IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). To learn the different between these two different... Read more »
From Our Sources
Tequila compound may lead to new IBS, Crohn's treatment
Researchers in Mexico may have found a better way to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. A substance found... Read more »
St. John's Wort No Help for IBS: Study
An herbal supplement long thought to ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) does not appear to relieve the pain and discomfort that... Read more »
New meds, hypnosis may help IBS sufferers
Reports given at a recent digestive disease conference highlighted several new treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Two of the treatment... Read more »
Drugmaker Seeks Approval for IBS Med
Drugmaker Salix Pharmaceuticals has asked officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve its drug Xifaxan for the treatment of... Read more »
Study: IBS and Restless Leg Syndrome linked
Bacterial overgrowth in the intestines may be linked to both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and restless leg syndrome, a new study suggests. And... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
