Management of IBS in children typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, including dietary modifications, stress management, and sometimes medication. Key strategies include:
Dietary changes: Identifying and avoiding trigger foods, increasing fiber intake, and following a low FODMAP diet. Stress management: Techniques such as mindfulness, relaxation exercises, and counseling. Medications: Antispasmodics, laxatives for constipation, and antidiarrheal agents for diarrhea. Probiotics: Some studies suggest that probiotics may help in managing symptoms.
