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What is the best way to treat irritable bowel syndrome?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

IBS: The goal is to relieve symptoms. Life style changes are important, such as regular exercises & improved sleep, avoid caffeine/tea/cola, increase fiber intake, avoid large meals, talk to your doctor about medications to relieve constipation or diarrhea or intestinal infections.

Answered 8/3/2014

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Metabolic treatment: Irritable bowel syndrome is the multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. The predominant symptoms like diarrhea cramps constipation are the result of autonomic nervous system instability. Pts like you may benefit from a metabolically directed approach check out mdwellnessmd.Com.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Several: Regular consistent meal times and quantities of food, plenty of fluids and a good high fiber diet. You are retraining your bowel. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Metabolic treatment: Irritable bowel syndrome is the multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. The predominant symptoms like diarrhea cramps constipation are the result of autonomic nervous system instability. Pts like you may benefit from a metabolically directed approach check out mdwellnessmd.Com.

Answered 12/10/2013

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