What medications should be taken for irritable bowel syndrome?

Patient's question:

Doctor, I've been feeling lower abdominal pain easily when eating recently, which has led to poor appetite and a weight loss of about 4-5 pounds. When I went to the hospital, the doctor said it was due to severe stimulation of my gastrointestinal tract. I'd like to ask, what medication is used for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Doctor's answer:

First, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder, a condition caused by nervous system dysfunction. The treatment for this condition generally includes the following approaches:
1. Adjusting lifestyle, it is essential to focus on psychological relief while preventing excessive stress or tension.
2. In some cases, medications such as (pibrentasine) and probiotics to restore gut microbiota balance can be used for treatment.

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