What are the most recommended treatments for IBS?
IBS treatments focus on dietary adjustments and avoiding trigger foods, alongside medications like antispasmodics and probiotics. Stress management through techniques like mindfulness and regular exercise is crucial. Lifestyle changes, including adequate sleep and regular physical activity, also play a significant role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for individuals with IBS. Do you know the most popular IBS treatments? Check it out and vote for your favorites!
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Avoid trigger foods
408
18
2
Probiotics
363
47
3
Exercise
366
68
4
Reduce stress
332
58
5
Having a bowel movement
263
18
6
Low FODMAP diet
241
35
7
Fish oil
227
23
8
Elimination diet
234
33
9
Avoid caffeine
206
14
10
Imodium
199
8
11
Avoid eating out
192
14
12
Avoid dairy
215
43
13
Digestive enzymes
202
31
14
Acid reflux medications
206
39
15
Eat fiber rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains
195
38
16
Fiber supplements
180
26
17
SSRIs
161
29
18
Peppermint oil
144
19
19
Abdomen massage
145
21
20
Heating pad on area of pain/discomfort
146
25
21
Low-carb gluten-free diet
141
21
22
Hot shower or bath
128
9
23
Acupuncture
99
14
24
Limit soy
96
12
25
Magnesium
82
15
26
Benefiber
81
16
27
Elavil
68
11
28
Medical cannabis
65
10
29
Pepto-bismol
65
11
30
Luke-warm water
67
13
31
Evening primrose oil
64
11
32
Olives
65
12
33
Lomotil
61
10
34
Swimming
62
11
35
Avoid fruit
60
11
36
Deep breathing
56
11
37
Maalox
53
10
38
Hypnosis/Psychotherapy
54
11
39
Codeine
43
7
40
Low inflammation diet
40
12
41
Miralax
34
10
42
Colon cleanse
29
11