Internal Medicine Specialist Abdulvahap Doğan said, “In irritable bowel syndrome, no structural or biochemical abnormality is detected that would explain the patient’s complaints. Before making a diagnosis, it is important to exclude diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases and celiac disease.
“Although the exact cause of the disease is unknown, clinical studies and experience show that stress, lifestyle and nutritional habits are effective in the emergence of the disease,” he said.
TREATMENT IS APPLIED ACCORDING TO COMPLAINTS
Dr. Doğan said, “Treatment in diagnosed patients is shaped according to the situation in which the complaints are at the forefront. A diet rich in fiber is especially recommended. While antispasmodic drugs are used in patients complaining of abdominal pain, bowel softeners and bowel movement-increasing drugs are given if constipation is prominent. “In cases of diarrhea, antibiotics that are not absorbed from the intestine and drugs that reduce bowel movements should be preferred,” he emphasized.
DO THESE THINGS TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS
Dr. underlines that patients should stay away from stress since stress is directly related to the disease. Doğan said, “Antidepressant drug support is provided when necessary. He concluded his speech by saying, “Staying away from smoking, reducing caffeine intake, eating regularly, sleeping regularly and exercising also contribute to the reduction of patients’ complaints.”
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