IBS Treatment

IBS treatment comes in a diversity of methods that an IBS patient can undertake. Getting an IBS diet is the primary treatment that is mostly recommended by doctors for their patients. But aside from the basic treatments such as the IBS diet and medications, there are also some alternatives that are effective too.

IBS can be classified as either diarrhea-predominant IBS-D, constipation-predominant IBS-C or that with irregular stool pattern IBS-A pain predominant. Medications for IBS treatment may consist of stool softeners and laxatives in constipation-predominant IBS, and anti-diarrhea like opiate, opioid or opioid analogs such as loperamide, codeine, diphenoxylate, in diarrhea-predominant IBS symptoms.

Drugs that affect serotonin 5-HT in the intestines may help reduce symptoms. It stimulates the gut motility and so agonists can help constipation-predominate irritable bowel, while antagonists can help diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel. Examples of serotonin antagonists are Alosetron, and Cilansetron.

Here is a list of some other IBS treatment effective for improving symptoms of IBS and pain relief.Cognitive behavioral therapy has been found to improve symptoms of IBS. Relaxation therapy was also found to be effective. Probiotics are good bacteria that improves digestive system that is beneficial in the treatment of IBS. Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacteria infantis also showed efficacy.

Iberogast, the multi-herbal extract, was found to be significantly superior to placebo via both an abdominal pain scale and IBS symptom score after four weeks of treatment. Peppermint oil capsules have been supported to be efficient for IBS symptoms in adults and children.

Acupuncture – It is a technique of inserting and manipulating fine filiform needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain. Many of IBS sufferers seek relief through acupuncture.

Treatments for your irritable bowel syndrome or IBS serve as pain relievers whenever symptoms occur. Patient education regarding all of the the factors of IBS and a good doctor-patient relationship are also necessary in order to deal with symptoms promptly and practically. IBS treatment can be a tedious process especially when the patient does not cooperate with the doctor.

Make a decision today to take the necessary steps in order to get your IBS treatment under control.