What Are the Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Flatulence?
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, significantly impairs the quality of life of sufferers, according to Dr. Chung Owyang, chief of gastroenterology for the University of Michigan Health System. When patients with IBS also suffer from excessive gas—a condition called flatulence—life can become even more complicated. There are treatments available that target both irritable bowel syndrome and flatulence; however, many patients find they are too embarrassed to tell their doctors about problems with flatulence.
