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.
Top tips to treat ‘leaky gut’ – potential cause of IBS
Your body is exposed to potentially harmful substances in the gastrointestinal tract every day. Under normal conditions, a healthy intestinal barrier prevents toxic elements from entering the...
IBS: What can you do to feel better?
"My son and I have both been diagnosed with IBS. I get constant diarrhea that disrupts my life. I often get bloated and feel frequent heartburn. It also sometimes leads to nausea, or even vomiting....
“Coffee lowers the risk of IBS,” study found. Is it true?
A morning cup of coffee is an inevitable part of the day in many households worldwide. This beverage proudly carries its label "the favorite drink of the civilized world" with many people consuming...
Traveling with IBS: How to avoid upset stomach on a vacation?
"I wonder what I should do about my IBS when traveling? No matter where I travel (Europe or outside of Europe), more often than not I vomit within 24 hours of the trip. I eat ProbiMage, drink only...
Probiotics and IBS: Are they effective?
About 1.5–2 kg of bacteria resides in the human gastrointestinal tract. It is estimated that there are more intestinal bacteria than there are cells in the body. The dominant bacterial species in...
Is gluten an enemy of IBS?
The major health concern related to gluten is gluten intolerance which can be caused by wheat allergy, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or celiac disease. Many symptoms of gluten intolerance overlap...
Currently available medicines for IBS
Today, a number of drugs are used for the treatment of IBS symptoms. These drugs are primarily intended for the treatment of various ailments other than IBS, but they are still used because there is...
What are FODMAP and how do they affect IBS?
Our food gives us water, minerals, vitamins, trace elements, fats, proteins and carbohydrates, etc. We need all of these to function normally, but of course in a well-balanced amount. We also all...
Sick leave with IBS: What is applicable?
Many people who suffer from IBS experience that the symptoms affect their everyday life negatively and sometimes to such an extent that it is difficult to cope with work. But what really applies to...
