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Can psychotherapy and antidepressants help ease IBS symptoms?

Can psychotherapy and antidepressants help ease IBS symptoms?

New evidence finds that taking care of your emotional health ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Kevin Soden, MD explains how!

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Eat right to ease IBS symptoms
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
5 safe, natural remedies for IBS
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Is it safe to take over-the-counter meds to treat the symptoms of IBS?
How is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treated?
Got IBS? get to know FODMAPs
What can be done about fecal incontinence?
How can my gut health impact my mood and emotions?
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