Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
Alternative names:
functional colitis; functional dyspepsia; intestinal neurosis; irritable colon; laxative colitis; mucous colitis; nervous indigestion; pylorospasm; spastic colitis; spastic colon
Treatment:
The objective of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Changes in diet may help alleviate symptoms in some patients. No diet is applicable to all patients. Increasing dietary fiber and eliminating gastrointestinal stimulants such as caffeine containing beverages may be beneficial. Other possible treatment may include: - anxiety reducing measures, such as regular exercise.
- anticholinergic medications before meals.
- counseling in cases of severe anxiety or depression.
Expectations (prognosis):
Irritable bowel syndrome may be a life-long chronic condition, but symptoms can often be improved or relieved through treatment.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if there is a change in bowel habits that persists more than 10 days.
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