Hello,
* There is no role of
simethicone in
diarrhoea with IBS.
* Additional guidelines for best relief
- drink more liquids as possible in form of boiled water, lemon juice, coconut water, buttermilk
- strict dietary measures to avoid all spices, non-veg, junk items
- probiotics with
lactobacillus with homemade fresh yoghurt
- avoid stress, anxiety (major provokers of GI hypermotility)
- avoid smoking, alcohol if consuming
- prescription of antibiotic as
metronidazole or Rifaximin serve best in the majority of the cases with an acute flare-up.
- the need for specific IBS modifying drugs as
sulfasalazine, Mesacol or else, need clinical assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon