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