Abstract
Few drugs are of proven efficacy in irritable bowel syndrome. Bulking agents probably relieve constipation, spasmolytics may alleviate pain and antidiarrhoeals help control urgency and diarrhoea. With a combination of reassurance and therapeutic intervention up to 75% of patients can be expected to improve. For the 25% who do not, alternative therapies such as stress management, psychotherapy or hypnotherapy may prove effective.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomédecine & pharmacothérapie |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1986 |