IBS
Irritable Bowel syndrome IBS is not an Inflammatory Bowel Disease, however, it causes abnormal bowel mobility, often accompanied by abdominal pain. IBS can present with diarrhoea and /or constipation. When the digestive complaints are initially presented it requires a full medical investigation to exclude inflammatory bowel disease.
Factors that contribute to the development of IBS include.
Stress plays a big role. In theory IBS sufferers respond differently to stress. Their stress response leads to gut hypersensitivity leading to digestive complaints commonly seen.
Food sensitivity and intolerances.
SIBO (small intestinal bowel overgrowth)
FODMAP malabsorption issues.
Leaky Gut syndrome.
Severe IBS, if unmanaged, can lead to other health problems.
Natural and Nutritional Treatment
Identify food chemical sensitivity
Food restrictions are initially beneficial.
This is followed food challenges and re-introductions.
Manage stress and anxiety
Address the microflora
Check nutritional status and correct inadequacy
Identify triggers.