Is there a cure for irritable bowel syndrome?

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Hello doctor,
I have irritable bowel. So the doctor asked me if there is a definitive treatment for irritable bowel syndrome? I thank you doctor.
Dinh Nhu Khang (2002)
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Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Xuan Muoi - Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is there a definitive treatment for irritable bowel syndrome? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Irritable bowel syndrome (English name is irritable bowel syndrome - IBS) is a phenomenon of bowel dysfunction, repeated many times that when the patient goes to the doctor, The tests did not find any anatomical or biochemical lesions in the intestine. In Vietnam, irritable bowel syndrome is also known as spastic colitis, functional colitis or chronic colitis.
Currently, the causes of irritable bowel syndrome are not clear, treatment focuses on treating symptoms. It is also found that the mental state of the patient also plays an important role in the cure. If you believe you will get better, considered partially successful, you should learn how to manage stress as well as make changes to your diet and lifestyle. to control mild disease. You try to avoid foods that trigger symptoms (eg shrimp, fish, eggs, alcohol, etc.). Also try to exercise regularly, drink plenty of water and get enough sleep.
In case of severe symptoms, you should see a gastroenterologist for symptomatic treatment.
If you still have questions about the definitive treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!