IBS
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder of unknown cause. IBS symptoms are characterised most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating and intermittent diarrhoea often alternating with constipation. Sufferers of IBS can experience abdominal distention, the sensation of incomplete evacuation and the passage of mucus.
With IBS, stomach pain and discomfort is caused by the irregular and uncontrolled movements of muscles around the large intestine. There are many factors that might trigger the spasms including food intolerances, stress and hormonal changes. Not only can these cramps become agonising, associated irregular bowel movements often cause diarrhoea or constipation.
Sufferers of constipation and diarrhoea may benefit from taking more fibre. Most of us do not eat enough fibre (both soluble and insoluble) which is one reason we suffer with constipation or diarrhoea. Fibre offers little nutritional value but plays an important part in digestive health. Soluble fibre swells in water which bulks up the stool. This in turn regulates movements of the bowel, reducing the likeliness of abdominal discomfort.
There are many natural products and remedies that can help keep your gut in check. Although you can take medicines to directly stop pain and other IBS symptoms, it is worth trying to prevent the symptoms in the first place. First try finding out what triggers your IBS (such as stress, diet or allergies) and see which of these factors you can alter to make things easier on your digestion.
Express Chemist stock various medicines and natural remedies to maintain a healthy gut, including soluble fibre which help to regulate bowel movement, and probiotics that can balance out micro-flora in the gut. Popular natural IBS treatments include A. Vogel Milk Thistle Complex and Lamberts Ibisene.
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IBS Pain Relief
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Buscopan IBS Relief Tablets 20
Buscopan IBS Relief Tablets 20 help ease the pain of abdominal cramping by soothing the muscles and allowing the digestive system to return to normal. Buscopan is particularly useful for sufferers of IBS and the cramps associated with menstruation.
£3.79(incl VAT) -
Buscopan IBS Relief Tablets 40
helps to release the pain of abdominal discomfort by treating the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, pain and cramps.
£6.70(incl VAT) -
Imodium IBS Relief - 6 Soft Capsules
Relieves bouts of diarrhoea associated with medically diagnosed IBS immediately and effectively.
£3.50(incl VAT) -
Buscopan Cramps Tablets 20
Buscopan Cramps Tablets 20 contain hyoscine butylbromide 10mg to alleviate painful cramps associated with IBS.
£3.85(incl VAT) -
Colofac IBS 15
Colofac IBS 15 offer effective relief for abdominal pain, cramps and wind associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
£3.99(incl VAT) -
Colpermin 20
Colpermin 20 are capsules formulated with peppermint oil to relieve the painful spasm and bloating of irritable bowel syndrome.
£5.80(incl VAT) -
Colpermin 100
Colpermin 100 are peppermint oil capsules that relieve the painful spasm and bloating of irritable bowel syndrome.
£19.75(incl VAT) -
Apercap Peppermint Oil Caps 84
Effective relief for symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome
£8.95(incl VAT) -
Spasmonal Forte 120mg Hard Capsules 60
Spasmonal 120mg capsules relieve the pain of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
£26.95(incl VAT) -
Spasmonal Capsules 60mg 100
Spasmonal Capsules 60mg 100 are tablets containing alverine citrate that relieves the pain and abdominal discomfort of IBS.
£22.85(incl VAT) -
Fybogel Mebeverine 10
Fybogel Mebeverine 10 is an anti-spasmodic medicine combined with a tasty orange fibre drink to help ease the symptoms of abdominal pain and the irregular bowel movements, diarrhoea and constipation associated with IBS.
£6.30(incl VAT) -
Senocalm IBS Relief & Prevention Capsules 20
£5.60(incl VAT) -
Saguna Silicol Gel 500ml
Saguna Silicol Gel 500ml contains colloidal silicic acid which helps treat gastrointestinal disorders.
£18.95(incl VAT) -
Saguna Silicolgel 200ml
Saguna Silicolgelhelps to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
£8.40(incl VAT)
Bowel Movement Treatment
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Fybogel Natural Flavour Drink 30
Fybogel Natural Flavour Drink 30 is a natural fibre drink that gently relieves constipation and maintains regularity.
£3.95(incl VAT) -
Fybogel Orange Flavour Drink 30
Fybogel Orange Flavour Drink 30 is an orange fibre drink that gently relieves constipation and maintains regularity.
£3.95(incl VAT) -
Fybogel Lemon Flavour Drink 30
Fybogel Lemon Flavour Drink 30 is a natural fibre drink that gently relieves constipation and maintains regularity.
£3.95(incl VAT) -
Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange 10
Senokot Hi Fibre Orange 10 is for constipation, constipation during pregnancy and maintenance of regularity.
£2.99(incl VAT) -
Fybogel Hi-Fibre Lemon 10 Sachets
Fybogel Hi-Fibre Lemon (10 Sachets) helps to gently relieve constipation and maintain regularity.
£3.10(incl VAT) -
Imodium Instant Melts 12 Tablets
Imodium Instant Melts instantly dissolves on your tongue for on the go relief of diarrhoea.
£6.95(incl VAT)
Natural IBS Treatment
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A. Vogel Molkosan 200ml
A. Vogel Molkosan 200ml is a prebiotic that helps maintain healthy gut bacteria, treats athlete's foot, candidal growth, thrush and ringworm as well as being a slimming aid.
£4.70(incl VAT) -
A. Vogel Molkosan 500ml
A. Vogel Molkosan 500ml is a prebiotic that helps maintain healthy gut bacteria. Molkosan is antifungal (both internally and externally) and helps to treat athlete's foot, candidal growth, thrush and ringworm as well as being a slimming aid.
£12.00(incl VAT) -
Lamberts Artichoke 8000mg Tablets 180
Lamberts Artichoke 180 is a high potency artichoke extract used to help ease discomfort in the upper abdomen or lower chest experienced by people after eating. Helps with long term bowel irregularities, IBS and impaired fat digestion.
£12.75(incl VAT)Buy any 3 or more Lamberts products and save 5% -
Aloe Vera Digestive Aid Juice 500ml
Aloe Vera Digestive Aid Juice 500ml is a fresh, unfiltered, natural aloe vera juice with peppermint oil, papaya, chamomile and slippery elm for settling and soothing painful stomach symptoms.
£8.10(incl VAT) -
Jan de Vries Bowel Essence 30ml
Jan de Vries Bowel Essence 30ml is a combination of carefully selected flower essences for the relief of IBS and other digestive complaints.
£3.59(incl VAT) -
Vega Digestive Enzymes Formula 30
Vega Digestive Enzymes Formula 30 provides a source of enzymes that help in the breakdown of foods such as protein, fats, starches and fibre and in turn help improve the absorption of key nutrients.
£3.20(incl VAT) -
Toxaprevent Medi Pure Capsules 180
£24.79(incl VAT)Out of stock
Natural and Herbal IBS Treatment
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Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is known to soothe the digestive system and can be used to treat constipation, acid reflux and IBS.
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Artichoke
Artichoke is particularly helpful where people have long term problems trying to maintain bowel regularity and reduce bloating in association with IBS.
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Ginger
Ginger is known to be a carminative, meaning that it can help release excessive gases from the digestive system.
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Peppermint
Peppermint is a soothing, digestive aid that acts locally in the gastro-intestinal tract to help settle indigestion, IBS pain and spasms.
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Probiotics
Probiotics such as lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium help to keep in check the growth of gas-producing bacteria.
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Soluble Fibre
Soluble fibre is important for bowel health and can assist in alleviating the symptoms of IBS.
IBS Information
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IBS FAQs
There is no known cure for IBS but thousands of us who have it, endure the symptoms every day or on a regular basis. If you would like to know about what triggers an IBS flare up and how to gain control over your gut, take a look at this article for help and advice...
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