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What is the best herbal treatment for diarrhea and abdominal cramps,and does probiotics beneficial for the situation?best regard.

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See answer: If this is truly irritable bowel (i.e,, no bowel inflammation has been seen), peppermint oil may be helpful especially for the crampy pain. Probiotics are a mixed bag but certain probiotics containing Bifidobacteria strains have been helpful.

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Answered 11/2/2015

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