Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often involves diet and lifestyle changes, medications and mental health therapy. These treatments can improve your symptoms and help you get back to living a normal life. But the best way to treat IBS is to stick with your treatment plan over time. You may have to experiment with different treatments before you find what works for you.과민성대장증후군치료방법
Many people with IBS have food intolerances, such as lactose intolerance or an intolerance to wheat, beans, brussels sprouts or cabbage. These intolerances can cause bloating, gas and abdominal pain. You can usually manage these intolerances by avoiding foods that cause you problems, but talking to your doctor before making large changes to your diet is important because eliminating certain foods could worsen your symptoms or prevent you from getting the nutrients you need.
If your IBS causes constipation, try to eat fiber-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. You can also add fiber supplements, such as Metamucil or Citrucel, to your diet. If your IBS causes diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. You should also limit your intake of high-gas foods, such as fatty or fried foods, carbonated drinks and chewing gum. Some people with IBS have a sensitivity to gluten, so limiting or cutting out gluten-containing foods might make your symptoms better, especially if you don’t have celiac disease.
Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and how they affect your daily activities. Then they’ll do a physical exam. They might also order stool tests, which check for things like bacteria or bile acid. If you have a “red flag” symptom, such as rectal bleeding, ask your doctor about it right away. Rectal bleeding might be a sign of a serious problem, such as a tear in your anus or hemorrhoids.
Although IBS can have a big impact on your quality of life, it’s not dangerous. And it doesn’t increase your risk of other colon conditions, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.해우소한의원
Changing your diet and doing regular exercise can help improve IBS symptoms. But your symptoms will probably never go completely away. So learn to live with them and take steps to reduce your stress. And talk to your doctor if you have “red flag” symptoms, such as rectal bleeding or unexplained weight loss.
