TREATMENT
IBS is a recurrent/chronic condition and there is currently no effective, medical cure. Attempts are therefore made by various means to relieve specific symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, and or constipation. Patients may often also try to adjust their diet to see if certain foods worsen the symptoms. Here you can find some tips on how to alleviate your symptoms.
IBS and the ‘nocebo effect’: Mindset can make a difference
If a person is told that a medicine might cause side effects like nausea or headaches, they might start feeling those symptoms - even if the medicine doesn’t actually cause them. This is called the...
Fiber and its impact on IBS
Fiber is a crucial component of a healthy diet, known for promoting digestive health and regular bowel movements. However, if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other functional bowel...
What is a low-FODMAP diet?
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be challenging, with symptoms like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and irregular bowel movements disrupting daily life. In recent years, FODMAPs,...
Cut back on carbohydrates!
Cut back on carbohydrates – the first choice in IBS treatment. A new study from dietitian Sanna Nybacka and her colleagues at the Sahlgrenska Academy in Gothenburg suggests cutting back on...
What tea is good for IBS?
Herbal tea has been part of society for thousands of years both as a remedy or simply because of its calming effects in the cold winter months. While individual responses to teas can vary, some...
5 tips to heal your gut after Christmas holidays
Many of us always enjoy the wonderful flavors of Christmas. It wouldn't be Christmas without... ...mulled wine, clementines, gingerbread, salmon, champagne, etc. The list can go on and on. These...
What are the best types of physical activities for IBS?
All around we hear about how important physical activity is for healthy living. The idea of physical activity is however particularly challenging for patients suffering from IBS. No one wants to go...
IBS and hypnotherapy: Does it work?
There is growing evidence that psychiatric disorders, stress, or past trauma play a key role in the development of IBS. Since one of the causes of IBS is thought to be disrupted gut-brain...
IBS and constipation: current treatment options
Everyone can temporarily suffer from constipation depending on, for example, their diet. The problem arises when constipation becomes chronic. IBS with constipation (or IBS-C) is a common IBS...
Current treatment options for IBS with diarrhea
Diarrhea, loose stool, the runs, or holiday tummy. Whatever you call it, diarrhea is probably something we have all experienced at some point in life. Prolonged diarrhea can have a major impact on...