Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How can i treat irritable bowel syndrome?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome can be difficult to treat and different methods work for different patients. Start by increasing the amount of water and or fiber in your diet. In times of constipation, some people will have a positive effect from stool softeners such as sennosides, docusate and magnesium hydroxide.
Answered 6/14/2015
2.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How does a gastroenterologist treat IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Can irritable bowel syndrome be treated with herbal supplements?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Irritable bowel syndrome, with pain, cramping and gases, with what medicines , drugs, can be treated?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am very gassy and the left side of my abdominal cavity often feels irritated. What are some of the best ways to treat irritable bowel syndrome?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How to treat gases and abdominal causes in irritible bowel syndrome?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How can I treat irritable bowel syndrome ?
Can exercise treat irritable bowel syndrome?
What is the best way to treat irritable bowel syndrome?
Are there any miracle medications used to treat irritable bowel syndrome?
Help please! is citalopram used to treat irritable bowel syndrome?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
