Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome + How to fight it effectively? + Diet

The most important thing in the treatment is the cooperation between the doctor and the person with IBS. The sufferer must be made aware that it is irritable bowel syndrome. The nature and importance of non-pharmacological treatment can then be explained.

Non-pharmacological treatment is more important than pharmacological treatment. Regimen measures and lifestyle changes are important. Without these measures, success is impossible. Stress, excessive workload should be avoided. One should not even work at night.

About 30% of people with IBS live their whole life.

Dietary modification is important. One should eat smaller portions and, if possible, more often. The diet should include, especially in the constipated form, a gradual increase in fibre intake. Dietary modification also includes regular exercise, sufficient rest and sleep.

Dietary modification includes:

• Dietary modification, smaller portions and more frequent
• Intake of sufficient fibre - care should be taken to add fibre gradually and not all at once
• Adjusting the gut microbiota, i.e. giving probiotics
• Limiting irritating foods such as milk or fatty foods

Non-pharmacological treatment is also based on psychosocial support. One should not be ashamed to seek the advice of a psychologist or psychiatrist. Hypnotherapy, acupuncture and cognitive behavioural therapy also bring results. Breathing exercises, training in correct breathing and biofeedback are also important.

In particular, it is about learning techniques for coping with stress and excessive psychological stress. The psyche plays an important provoking role.

If necessary, pharmacological treatment is also available. Spasmolytics and analgesics, absorbents (e.g. charcoal), antidiarrhoeal drugs and, conversely, stool-inducers are used. The aforementioned probiotics are of great importance.

If necessary, psychopharmaceuticals.