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Exercise

How it works:
Improves general health, impacts colonic function, and likely induces deep relaxation which can modify brain gut interactions in IBS patients.
Which symptoms it helps:
Any or all IBS symptoms..
How long it takes to see a benefit:
2-4 weeks.
Who may benefit:
All IBS subgroups but particularly IBS-C.
FDA approved:
N/A
Dosage:
N/A
Special considerations or risks:
Amount of physical activity which can prove beneficial to IBS is unclear. May not be practical or even possible in those with physical limitations.
Most common side effects:
Generally well tolerated.

Recommendation:
ACG suggests exercise for overall symptom improvement in IBS patients.

Recommendation:
WEAK
Quality of Evidence:
VERY LOW
Level of Evidence:
√-
Past and Present Use Frequency and Duration Did this treatment work? Significant Side Effects
Past Use   Present Use   Yes   No   N/A