Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, (IBS) depends upon the person's symptoms. For some,

certain foods may trigger symptoms. It is helpful

to keep a food diary so you can determine whether

particular foods trigger your symptoms.

Some suggestions of problematic foods to limit or avoid are:

1. Caffeine
2. Fatty foods
3. Dairy products
4. Fruit
5. Sorbitol (artificial sweetener)
6. Beans
7. Cabbage
8. Raw cauliflower
9. Raw broccoli

Other suggestions to try:

1. Increase fiber intake. You may have to experiment with different types of fiber for best results.
2. Drink at least 8 gl***es of water daily.
3. Exercise regularly.
4. Try to practice relaxation techniques. You may need to learn about stress management to help relieve your symptoms.
5. Try loperamide if you have irritable bowel syndrome with mainly diarrhea.
6. Try Zelnorm (tegaserod) if you have irritable bowel syndrom with mainly constipation.
7. Try antianxiety medication such as Paxil.
8. Quit smoking if you are a smoker.
9. Eat slowly and in a relaxed atmosphere.
10. Limit the amount of liquids you drink while eating. It is better to get your liquids between meals so you don't dilute your stomach acid.

Try some of these suggestions to determine whether they help your irritable bowel syndrome. Adopt those treatments that help you the most. You will need to experiment, as we are all individuals with different symptoms.

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