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What helps with IBS abdominal pain?
I have abdominal pain from IBS. What helps with IBS abdominal pain?
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IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome can definitely cause uncomfortable abdominal pain. What helps can vary from person to person, but here are a few common strategies that often bring relief
Heat therapy A warm compress or heating pad on your belly can ease cramping.
Diet changes Avoiding trigger foods like greasy, spicy, or high FODMAP foods can make a big difference.
Regular meals Eating smaller, more frequent meals can be easier on your gut.
Hydration and fiber Staying hydrated and choosing the right type of fiber soluble vs. insoluble can help with both constipation and diarrhea.
Movement Gentle activity like walking can relieve bloating and help digestion.
Stress management IBS is closely linked to the gutbrain connection, so stress reduction like breathing exercises, yoga, or therapy can help ease symptoms.
Medications if needed Some people benefit from antispasmodics, probiotics, or other meds depending on their symptom pattern.
The most helpful strategies for IBS abdominal pain include a combination of dietary changes, common triggers include high-FODMAP foods onions, garlic, wheat, certain fruits, and dairy, caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, and artificial sweeteners, high-fat food, fiber intake help with constipation , lifestyle adjustments, such as a regular physical activity and manage stress and, when necessary, medication Some OTC pain medications, Antispasmodics, Laxatives, Simethicone or other therapies Probiotics: May help restore the balance of gut bacteria . And in some cases you may need a medical attention, which require a prescription medication, such as Antidiarrheal, Laxatives, Antispasmodics, Antibiotics and Specific IBS Medications: Such as dicyclomine, hyoscyamine, lubiprostone, linaclotide, plecanatide, and rifaximin.
Diet small frequent meals and avoiding triggers like spicy, fatty and heavy meals. Meds antispasmodics like dicyclomine and hyscyocine. Probiotics Avoiding stress and good sleep habits. Peppermint oil capsules also help.
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Also a medicine called Xifaxan
IBS pain arises from spasm and intestinal hypersensitivity. The usual treatments are anti-spasmotics (hyoscyamine and dicyclomine) and neuromodulators (nortriptyline, amitriptyline).