Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Health Center
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Constipation
- Is IBS with constipation linked to any other disease such as colon
cancer?
- How can I figure out what triggers my IBS symptoms?
- Are there medications I can take for my IBS?
- What dietary changes and exercise should I consider?
- If certain foods make my constipation worse, should I eliminate them from
my diet forever?
- How long and how often can I safely take laxatives, and other
over-the-counter treatments?
- How does stress contribute to my IBS? What can I do about it?
- Could meditation, acupuncture, or herbal remedies help IBS symptoms?
- How do I explain my condition to family, friends, and co-workers?
- How long will I likely have IBS with constipation?
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Print this out and take it with you to your doctor.
WebMD 10 Questions
Reviewed by
Venkat Mohan, MD on June 25, 2008
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