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Exercise can ease stress and may reduce constipation in people with IBS. Exercise can help with many ailments, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While exercise isn't a cure for IBS, it can boost overall health, reduce stress, and help with gastrointestinal problems like constipation, a common occurrence in people with IBS.
1 Eating more fiber. 2  Dietary fiber often helps reduce IBS symptoms in both patients who have constipation as well as those who have diarrhea. 3  Whole-grain breads and cereals, fruits, and vegetables are good fiber sources. 4  Starting a high-fiber diet may cause gas and bloating for a few weeks.any over-the-counter medications can help relieve symptoms of IBS. These include: 1  Fiber supplements or mild laxatives such as Milk of Magnesia to relieve constipation. 2  Anti-motility medications such as loperamide (Imodium) or Kaopectate to reduce diarrhea.