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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.
Several studies have investigated the effects of soluble fiber supplements (also known as bulking agents) on IBS. It seems overall they do not reliably reduce symptoms, although not all of these studies looked at diarrhea specifically (14, 15, 16).