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Is fasting for IBS recommended to relieve symptoms?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a few questions regarding IBS. These are:

  • Will fasting help with irritable bowel syndrome?
  • Why fasting may help IBS?
  • Why fasting may not help IBS?
  • What is the migrating motor complex, and how is it related to fasting with IBS?

Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Babu. T. G

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Hello,

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Fasting is not better for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Fasting in IBS causes hypoglycemia and further causes giddiness, so it cannot help IBS. MMC (mucosal mast cell) is associated with IBS with autonomous dysfunction. Factors that reduce the IBS are stress reduction, avoiding masala foods, and taking a regular, proper diet.

I suggest taking the tablet Librax (Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium bromide) 10 mg two times a day, along with Omeprazole, for seven days before food. Take curd or yogurt daily to resolve the IB,S, and do meditation daily for about half an hour. You can also consult a doctor.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of queries.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Babu. T. G
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 11, 2019
Reviewed At August 4, 2025

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