Effective IBS treatment with lasting results is the holy grail and last hope for all people who deal with IBS. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that forces its sufferers to adjust their daily routines around the mood of their gut. It is an inconvenient and potentially embarrassing condition.
When a person finds a treatment regimen that works, they should help it along by making a few adjustments to their daily lives. There are a few hacks that can improve the effectiveness and success of IBS treatment. In order to put the hacks to use, the patient should learn how IBS occurs and how treatment will reverse the conditions that cause it.
Common treatments for IBS
Some people have IBS that is triggered by certain foods. Others have IBS that is caused by an overgrowth of gut bacteria or gut flora that is out of balance.
Whatever its cause may be, IBS is hard to diagnose, since there is no standard set of symptoms that fit every case. IBS treatment depends on the diagnosis of the root cause. Some common treatment options are:
Antibiotics to curb the overgrowth of bacteria
Serotonin-like drugs to regulate bowel movements
Bulking agents and antispasmodics to deal with diarrhea and stomach cramps
Drugs that stimulate fluid secretion in the gut to deal with constipation
Alternative treatments like probiotics
Change in eating habits
A doctor will personalize treatment based on a person’s symptoms and the underlying cause of the IBS.
Making IBS treatment more effective
A person should take care not to negate the progress made by their treatment. To improve the outcome of IBS treatment, a person should:
1. Make dietary changes
A person who suffers from food-triggered IBS knows the things that set it off. They should make a point of staying away from those foods. For good measure, they should quit junk food and adopt a healthy diet.
2. Ask the doctor for supplements to restore any nutrients lost to IBS
People who suffer from diarrhea because of IBS often lose minerals like zinc. The doctor should correct any deficiencies by prescribing medication or supplements.
3. Avoid things that could react badly with IBS medication
A person should let their doctor know if they are on medication. This information will help the doctor to choose IBS treatments that will not react with said medication. The same goes for any supplements, foods or beverages that may cause a bad reaction.
4. Monitor the progress of the treatment
Keep a journal where you can note how your body reacts to the medication and your new diet. The doctor will need this information to help with treatment. This data will help the doctor to decide whether to stay the course or make adjustments to the treatment plan.
See an IBS specialist to get tailor-made treatment
As far as IBS goes, no two people have the same treatment plan. For treatment to work, you will need to find a doctor who will listen to you and monitor your progress every step of the way. If you want to be free of the limitations that IBS has put on you, come to our Tampa office and talk to a specialist today.
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