Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome, known as IBS, is a chronic intestinal disorder characterized by alternating diarrhea and constipation, often accompanied by abdominal pain and a feeling of bloating. The complexity of this condition and the set of symptoms may significantly limit everyday functioning. What medications should a patient with IBS take? In the case of IBS, treatment mainly involves alleviating the current symptoms - diarrhea, constipation, painful abdominal cramps, and flatulence. Among the drugs and preparations for irritable bowel syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome, we can find various types of swelling agents (with macrogol), antidiarrheal drugs (with loperamide), drugs with an osmotic effect (such as syrups with lactulose), complex herbal medicines (oral liquids), capsules for flatulence with simethicone/dimethicone, drugs that relieve smooth muscle spasms, the so-called spasmolytics like No-Spa. In this category, you will also find preparations to improve intestinal function, such as capsules with sodium butyrate, which is indicated for various intestinal ailments, such as IBS. An appropriate diet is also important in the treatment of IBS, taking into account, for example, intolerance to certain carbohydrates, such as lactose intolerance. It is also worth considering the use of probiotics, especially "IBS" ones, which support the functioning of the intestines.