Top 12 IBS Questions and Answers – Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment

Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome curable?

For most people, IBS is a chronic and life-long condition that can not be cured and vary in severity with advancing age and along the course of treatment. For others, it can be cured, depending on certain personal and environmental factors.

IBS needs long-term management. Although symptoms may recur throughout life, lifestyle management like dietary changes, personal care and stress management can control the condition.

Lifestyle changes like drinking plenty of fluids, regular exercises, stress-reducing techniques, getting enough sleep and avoiding foods that trigger IBS such as gluten and certain carbohydrates can help ease troublesome symptoms a lot. Medications may be needed in severe cases to relieve symptoms.

IBS usually interferes with a person’s lifestyle that can lead to stress and depression. In these cases, taking anti-depressant medications, psychological counseling and consulting a psychiatrist is very important and can even be life-saving.

Practicing mindfulness, meditation, yoga, massages and deep breathing exercises can bring about stress-relief and can help the patient cope well with the condition. Other relaxing activities like engaging in something creative such as painting or listening to music help calm the patient.