OTHER BOWEL PROBLEMS

Symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract are very common and have a big impact on everyday life for many of us. These may include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux, fatigue, nausea or vomiting. Many times, completely different diseases can give rise to similar symptoms, and extensive investigations are often required to be able to determine which disease is causing the problems.

IBS vs. IBD: Understanding the key differences

While on this website, we provide educational resources with a focus on IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), it is also important to introduce IBD (irritable bowel disease) to avoid potential misdiagnosis. This article describes the key differences between the two commonly...

SIBO should not be confused with IBS

SIBO is short for 'small intestinal bacterial overgrowth' which simply means that there is too much bacteria in your small intestine. It is a relatively rare condition with disturbed bowel function. Some IBS patients get falsely diagnosed with SIBO and receive...

Is IBS a sign of bowel cancer?

About 4-10% of people worldwide suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It has been reported as the second leading cause of absence from work and/or school. And as if living with IBS is already not enough, there is now an even bigger question that IBS patients...

Search for FODMAPS

Here you can search for foods in the FODMAP list. Search for individual foods or sort the list by type of food or what level of FODMAP the different foods contain.

Gastrointestinal problems with COVID-19

The new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is currently spreading around the world and affects us in many different ways. We read about all the tragic deaths and seriously ill people daily, but fortunately, most of those affected by the virus recover. Typical symptoms of the...

Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis

Do you know that we can have small pockets or bags on the inside of our intestines (diverticulosis) that can become inflamed (diverticulitis)? Usually, these pockets or diverticula appear on the descending and s-shaped parts at the end of the colon. Diverticula are...

Diverticulosis and IBS – what can I eat to alleviate the symptoms?

"I have a bit of a problem when it comes to which foods I can choose from as I have both diverticulosis and IBS. It's quite difficult for me." Our dietitian's answer: Having both diverticulosis and IBS complicates the situation. I would recommend: Eating more fiber It...