[The general aspects of the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome].
Irritable bowel syndrome (I.B.S.) is treated with medication, change of life style, various psychotherapies, oriental medicine, and etc., But no specific therapy is recognized useful for all the symptoms derived from I.B.S.. In fact the combination of these therapies are useful. When the therapeutic schedule is planned for individuals, we must keep it in mind that the relief from the symptoms is most important for patients.
Second Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College.
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