New therapies, including hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, are being developed to help manage IBS and its symptoms.[1][2] One study found that physical activity improved IBS symptoms in general, but this study included all patients with IBS without looking at IBS-C and IBS-D separately.[3]
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- ^Li L, Xiong L, Zhang S, Yu Q, Chen MCognitive-behavioral therapy for irritable bowel syndrome: a meta-analysis.J Psychosom Res.(2014-Jul)
- ^Johannesson E, Simrén M, Strid H, Bajor A, Sadik RPhysical activity improves symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.Am J Gastroenterol.(2011-May)