How to alleviate bloating in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Written by Wu Hai Wu
Gastroenterology
Updated on August 31, 2024
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Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome who experience bloating may consider taking oral prokinetic drugs such as mosapride or itopride for treatment. They could also take digestive aids like compound azintamide or compound digestive enzymes to aid digestion. Additionally, medications that regulate the intestinal flora, such as Bacillus clausii, could be considered for treatment. Of course, the specific choice of medication as well as the dosage should be based on the main clinical symptoms. Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome should eat a light diet, eat regularly and in measured amounts, and consume foods that are easy to digest.

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