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How Can severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome Be Treated?

Hi, I ve been diagnosed with IBS several years ago. I was taking medication Linzess after a year or so I went off of it and watched my diet. I have been very sick for six days now. I ve tried the Brats diet along with Powerade, also probiotic 10 -20 billion cultures. With all the stomach cramps bloating gas I decided to go to urgent care today. The x-rays show that I had bowel blockage in the upper right-hand side. The doctor put me back on lenses a higher dose 290 MCG s. He was a nurse practitioner and told me that he would discuss my conditions with the doctors to make sure that it wasn t anything other than IBS because lots of medical conditions can cause the same symptoms as IBS. I m trying to figure out what to eat if I need to stay on the brats diet? I need to know what foods to stay away from that cause gas and bloating and cramping. Any advice would be helpful thank you very much, Therese
Mon, 15 Oct 2018
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Hi,

As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large amount of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them. Carbohydrates that are easier to digest, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes. Also, try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process.

Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow. This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking. Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea and ginger. In severe cases, colonoscopy should be done and some medications recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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How Can severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome Be Treated?

Hi, As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large amount of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them. Carbohydrates that are easier to digest, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes. Also, try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process. Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow. This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking. Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea and ginger. In severe cases, colonoscopy should be done and some medications recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon