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for bloating specific info - http://www.helpforibs.com/footer/bloating.asp

and for constipation specific - http://www.helpforibs.com/footer/constipation.asp

You'll notice that bloating and constipation often go hand in hand, and what helps one usually helps the other as well.

Definitely have your daughter learn the dietary guidelines that start here http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/ - that should help her with all symptoms.

It's only overwhelming at first, so hang in there. Brew some fennel tea, start using a soluble fiber supplement (low dose, increase gradually), and make the diet changes.

You can search this site with the search box at the top right of every page - that's a good way to get directly to what you're looking for.

And give yourself time - you and your daughter will learn, things will improve, and it will all become second nature.

Best,
Heather

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Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook!

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