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Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a fairly common pathology (10-20% of the population has it), a functional disorder of the small and large intestine, manifested by a complex of symptoms in the absence of organic changes in the intestine. And these are not isolated intestinal disorders, the following symptoms persist for several months and significantly reduce the quality of life.

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Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome

Clinical manifestations of irritable bowel symptoms are:

Bowel movements (either diarrhea or constipation).

Violation of the regularity of bowel movements.

Bloody discharge during bowel movements.

Feeling of incomplete emptying.

Flatulence.

Pain and cramps in the intestines.

Abdominal pain, often in the hypochondrium.

Lack of appetite, even fear of eating because of the expectation of diarrhea and constipation.

In irritable bowel syndrome, pain usually temporarily disappears after a bowel movement. However, this disease is symptomatically disguised as a number of other more serious diseases, so you should consult a gastroenterologist for a differentiated diagnosis, correct diagnosis, and treatment.

Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome

Before visiting a doctor, it will be useful to have an ultrasound of the abdominal cavity (ideally on an empty stomach). When describing your complaints and symptoms to a gastroenterologist, be sure to mention the medications you take and describe your daily diet. If the doctor prescribes, additional examination methods may include laboratory tests, pelvic ultrasound (to exclude other pathologies) and colonoscopy (for differential diagnosis from inflammatory bowel disease).

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is treated by following a specific diet along with medication. It will be recommended to exclude legumes, cabbage, milk, too fatty foods, carbonated and alcoholic beverages from the diet.

Depending on the characteristics of functional disorders, existing diseases, and age, prokinetics, enzyme drugs, eubiotics, spasm-relieving drugs, and other drugs are prescribed as indicated.

With a healthy lifestyle, stress reduction or correction of an overreaction to irritation, adequate and timely treatment, a person’s condition improves and the prognosis is favorable.

It will be useful to work with a psychotherapist to correct reactions and behavior.

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PRICE OF A GASTROENTEROLOGIST CONSULTATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

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The price of a gastroenterologist consultation for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Consultation of a gastroenterologist	500

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QUESTION-ANSWER

What is the danger of irritable bowel syndrome?

In case of long-term disorders and lack of treatment, this syndrome can lead to structural changes in the intestine: chronic colitis (inflammatory and dystrophic disorders of the colon wall) or colon diverticulosis (the appearance of bulges in the walls of the large intestine).

Who treats irritable bowel syndrome?

Gastroenterologist treats the disease. It is possible to refer to a proctologist for consultation and examination in the process of diagnosing pathology.

What can you eat with irritable bowel syndrome?

It is advisable to exclude all refined foods, whole milk, boiled and fried eggs, fatty dairy products and fatty meat, very strong tea, carbonated drinks, and alcohol. Fruits and berries with a high fructose content (pears, plums, peaches, grapes) should be excluded.

It is recommended to consume cereals (rice, oatmeal, buckwheat) in water or low-fat broth, low-fat cottage cheese and hard cheeses, steamed omelets, steamed poultry or fish cutlets, baked lean meat or fish, weak tea, and water. Coffee can be consumed in moderation if it does not aggravate the symptoms of irritation.