IMPROVING THE TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Abstract

Treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) requires a
comprehensive approach, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological
treatment. From the point of view of evidence-based medicine, studies investigating
the effectiveness of common interventions (high-fiber diet, regular meals, adequate
fluid intake, physical activity) are of low quality and are mainly based on expert
opinion based on individual clinical observations