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How do you relieve irritable bowel syndrome?
The most common IBS symptoms are abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation. Relieving techniques like using natural herbs, home remedies and taking probiotics and medications help people in managing the condition.
Peppermint has strong anti-spasmodic properties so it can relax intestinal smooth muscles, thus it helps relieve constipation and bloating.
Probiotics can play an important role in relieving symptoms, especially if bloating or excess gas is your primary problem with IBS. Bifidobacterium strains, (such as B. bifidum, B. infantis (Align), B. longum) and Lactobacillus strains, (such as L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus, L. plantarum) have been studied to be effective in easing IBS symptoms.
Treatment of IBS is usually not centered on curing the disease, rathered on relieving the troublesome signs and symptoms to help patients lead a normal life. Anti-diarrhoeal medications can be used to control diarrhea. Laxatives and fiber supplements can be used to relieve constipation. Painful spasms of the colon can be relieved by taking anti-spasmodic medicines.
