You may find that only lifestyle changes may not be adequate in managing your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms; you may want to know what other resources are available to you. It is important to keep in mind that IBS is a group of symptoms. Different treatment options will be relevant for you depending on…
You may find that you were more anxious or stressed than you used to be, before you started experiencing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. This is common in people suffering from functional gastrointestinal and pain conditions like IBS.1 This stress may be general or may be specifically related to GI events and symptoms, like meals,…
You may be wondering what steps you can take to live your life better with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The condition is unpredictable. Symptoms change over time and are hard to talk about and add to the challenge of living with it. Furthermore, IBS affects not only the person who suffers, but also others who…
There are many things you can do to help keep your IBS under control if you have been diagnosed. There is no single diet or medicine that works for everyone with IBS1; it is important to find out what works for you. Meals may seem to trigger symptoms, which may be attributed to certain foods…
In addition to managing your diet and eating habits, general lifestyle changes can improve your IBS symptoms. 3 simples change to make Try to reduce the amount of stress in your life Increase the amount of exercise Get enough sleep Reduce stress Although IBS is not caused by stress, increased stress can trigger symptoms or…