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How can i best control irritable bowel syndrome?

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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 6/10/2014

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