What does an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patient need to know to help reduce his/her symptoms?
1. Keep a food diary to identify triggers for symptoms
2. Decrease the amount of fiber in his/her diet
3. Fewer larger meals may reduce incidence of symptoms
4. Avoid supplements, such as fiber supplements or probiotics
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1. IBS patients should keep a food diary to identify the foods that aggravate their condition.
2. IBS patients should also increase the amount of fiber in their diet.
3. IBS patients should eat more frequent, smaller meals.
4. Fiber and probiotic supplements are encouraged.
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