Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome is aimed to relieve IBS symptoms, as doctors may recommend some dietary and other lifestyle changes like walking as it helps with symptoms of IBS, also some medicines and probiotics. Some of the medications that may help IBS symptoms include:

• Antispasmodic medications: as it helps decrease symptoms of abdominal pain and cramping by relaxing the muscles in the gut.

• Antidepressants in low doses, such as Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) as helps ease abdominal pain and cramping.

• Antibiotics, which is a treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea and IBS-related bloating.

• Bulk-forming laxatives or lubiprostone as it helps relieve constipation with IBS.

• Probiotics, which is often suggested by doctors to help with digestive problems.