UPDATES ON MANAGEMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

UPDATES ON MANAGEMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME UPDATES ON MANAGEMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

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Management of IBSIBS‐Constipation IBS‐Diarrhea IBS –Abdominal PainMildEducation, reassurance, stress management, and relaxation techniquesFiber, exercise,increased fluid intakeTrial diet excludinglactose and caffeine;other dietary changesModeratelaxativesImodiumAntispasmodic agent,TCASevereTCA, SSRI, psychotherapyLubiprostone Alosetron AlosetronMertz HR. Irritable bowel syndrome. N Engl J Med 2003;349:2142.

Alternative Therapies• Peppermint oil• Probiotics / lactobacillus• Antibiotics• Herbal medicine• Hypnotherapy• Acupuncture• Commonly used• None proven effective inquality trials to date

Management of IBSIBS‐Constipation IBS‐Diarrhea IBS –Abdominal PainMildEducation, reassurance, stress management, and relaxation techniquesFiber, exercise,increased fluid intakeTrial diet excludinglactose and caffeine;other dietary changesModeratelaxativesImodiumAntispasmodic agent,TCASevereTCA, SSRI, psychotherapyLubiprostone Alosetron AlosetronMertz HR. Irritable bowel syndrome. N Engl J Med 2003;349:2142.

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