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School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has symptoms that include irregularity in timing and consistency of bowel movements. There can be diarrhea, constipation or both associated with IBS. Fiber can help with these symptoms in several ways. Fiber helps to move the material through the GI tract, which helps with symptoms of constipation. Also, fiber is considered a bulking agent, which helps absorb water and decrease diarrhea.
Maybe your IBS symptoms are caused by food or stress, but maybe they're not. No matter what the cause is, you have to find a way to manage your IBS and keep it from interrupting your life once, twice, or 10 times a day. Here are some suggestions to help you manage your diarrhea caused by IBS: 1  Take fiber. 2  Take an anti-diarrheal. 3  Avoid trigger foods. 4  Eat foods that can help solidify your stools. 5  Manage stress. 6  Try therapy. 7  Ask your doctor about medications.