Question: What is the most common irritable bowel syndrome treatment? Are there any treatments I can do at home?

Answer: There are many irritable bowel syndrome treatment options available to you. Many patients begin taking medication, either over the counter, or by prescription as soon as they are diagnosed. This provides relief for many people, but there are also several other options if medication is ineffective.

Colonics are a good option to relieve the symptoms of IBS. These can certainly be done at home and are an inexpensive and frequently useful treatment for those suffering from IBS.

There are also many over the counter medications such as Milk of Magnesia that provide relief for many people.

Another great option is an herbal supplement. These are all natural and proven to be effective in treating IBS. A months supply of some herbal supplements can usually be found for less than $40 dollars and they are readily available in most health stores.

Lastly many doctors will recommend stress reduction techniques to reduce symptoms of IBS. These techniques can be anything at all that reduces your stress level. Many patients have reported that swimming, meditation, walking, yoga, or just relaxing with a book have proven to be effective.

We hope you have learned more about irritable bowel syndrome treatment options from this brief reply. If you have further questions perhaps an online support group would be a good choice or you are always welcome to check in with us again.