Clinical Features & Treatment

• Constipation.
• Heartburn or indigestion.
• Chest pain.
• Vomiting.
• Nausea.
• Diarrhea.
• Gas.
• Abdominal pain, bloating and swelling.
• Pain in the pelvis, rectum, or anus.
• Mucus in the stool.
• Lump in the throat or trouble swallowing.
• Bowel inconvenience.

• The treatment depends on the patient’s symptoms. Those with diarrhea can take lomotil and related drugs. Increase the fiber in their diet and avoid sugar and milk products.
• Medicines can be taken to counteract the spasms of the GIT.
• To treat problems related to gas production there are no proper drugs. Instead, the diet could be modified to a carbohydrate–less one. Carbonated drinks etc. ought to be avoided.
• Tricyclic antidepressants could be used to counteract the psychological points of the syndrome. Hypnotherapy and counseling sessions could be attended on a regular basis.
• In constipation–related conditions, one could use laxatives like Milk of Magnesia and eat a diet high in bran.

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