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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment Online
Recurring abdominal pain linked to your bowel habits? See a licensed healthcare professional online.
IBS is diagnosed by a recognizable pattern — recurrent pain linked to bowel movements, present for 6 months or more, with no alarm features — rather than by exclusion testing alone. Treatment is then matched to your predominant pattern: constipation, diarrhea, or a mix of both.
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Quick Self-Check
Answer a few quick questions. This isn't a diagnosis — a real clinical assessment is the next step either way.
How We Work
A Care365 clinician first screens for alarm features — blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, symptoms that wake you at night, new onset after age 50, or a family history of IBD/colon cancer — since any of these means this isn't a straightforward IBS presentation and needs further investigation first. Absent those, treatment follows your predominant pattern: an osmotic laxative for IBS-C, loperamide as needed for IBS-D, and an antispasmodic for pain across every subtype, alongside dietary and lifestyle measures.
Complete a short online assessment
Answer real, condition-specific questions — takes a few minutes, no appointment needed to start.
A licensed clinical reviews your answers
A real clinician registered in your province reviews your case, with a response within 24 hours of booking in most cases — not an automated approval.
Get your treatment plan
When appropriate, your prescription is sent directly to your preferred pharmacy, with clear next steps.
Why Choose Care365?
Fast, Real Assessments
No generic templates — your answers are reviewed by a real person, with a response within 24 hours of booking in most cases.
Secure & Private
Your information is encrypted and only seen by the clinical reviewing your case.
Prescriptions Sent Directly
When appropriate, your prescription goes straight to your preferred pharmacy — no extra trip needed.
Common Symptoms
- Recurrent abdominal pain linked to bowel movements
- A pattern of mostly constipation, mostly diarrhea, or a mix of both
- Bloating
- Symptoms present for 6 months or more
Treatment Options
These options may be prescribed by a Care365 clinician after a real assessment — this is general information, not a recommendation to use any specific medication without one.
| Medication | Class | Route | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyoscine 10-20mg | Antispasmodic | Oral | Up to TID as needed — pain, all subtypes |
| PEG 3350 (polyethylene glycol) 17g | Osmotic laxative | Oral | Once daily, titrate — IBS-C |
| Loperamide 2-4mg | Antimotility agent | Oral | As needed — IBS-D |
Non-medication options
- Dietary trial — A low-FODMAP trial or tracking specific trigger foods.
- Stress management — Stress commonly worsens IBS symptoms.
- Regular physical activity — Supports overall symptom control.
Everything in One Place
- Easy online scheduling — submit your assessment in minutes
- Real clinical review, not an automated approval
- Prescriptions sent directly to your preferred pharmacy when appropriate
- 100% virtual — no travel, no waiting room
Frequently Asked Questions
How is IBS actually diagnosed?
IBS is diagnosed by a recognizable pattern — recurrent pain tied to bowel movements, present 6 months or more — rather than requiring extensive testing, as long as there are no alarm features present.
What are the "alarm features" that change things?
Blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, symptoms that wake you up at night, new onset after age 50, or a family history of inflammatory bowel disease or colon cancer are all reasons this needs further investigation rather than routine IBS treatment.
Does treatment depend on my specific symptoms?
Yes — an osmotic laxative like PEG 3350 is used for the constipation-predominant pattern, loperamide as needed for the diarrhea-predominant pattern, and an antispasmodic for pain works across every pattern.
Will diet changes actually help?
A low-FODMAP trial or tracking specific trigger foods is a reasonable first step alongside any medication, and stress management and regular activity commonly help overall symptom control too.
What if I've only had symptoms for a couple of months?
Symptoms under 6 months haven't yet met the typical duration used to diagnose IBS — your healthcare professional may reassess over time or treat presumptively if the pattern is otherwise clear.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Can Be Treated
Complete a real assessment online — a licensed Ontario clinical reviews your case and arranges treatment and prescription support when appropriate.
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