Negative feelings about the things you eat — or want to eat — during the holidays are nothing new. This is the time of year when you’re not only surrounded by cravings for your favorite treats, but reminders that overindulging on those treats will ruin January. The thing is, there shouldn’t be any shame in spending time…
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There are several methods of treating IBS, including IBS medication. What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the large intestine. Don’t get it confused with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The symptoms of IBS are: According to the Rome IV criteria for diagnosing IBS, there are four types of IBS: IBS medication…
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that affects the digestive system. Signs and symptoms of IBS include cramping, abdominal pain, stool irregularities, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea or constipation. Living with IBS can be frustrating — the side effects on your everyday life are significant. IBS can be caused by a vast number of…
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When you deal with problems in the bathroom for months or even years, you start to think it’s just part of your life forever. But digestive disorders are often curable — and nothing to be embarrassed about. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common disorder, but it doesn’t have to be. How many people…
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder that affects up to 11% of the global population. Among IBS sufferers, only about 30% seek treatment from a physician for their IBS, particularly if those symptoms present alongside other conditions. Done letting your gut issues rule your life? Join PrimeHealth’s Gut Health Group Visits and find lasting relief…
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Low-FODMAP, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets are evidence-supported plans to relieve IBS symptoms. Plus, avoid common triggers and learn how to order out.
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Probiotics can effectively treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) unless you also suffer from small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). If you have SIBO, probiotics may worsen your digestive discomfort. If you test negative for SIBO, probiotics are an excellent treatment option for IBS. Probiotics (or “good bacteria”) repopulate the colonies of beneficial bacteria…
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Irritable bowel syndrome (also called IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that impacts the large intestine, whose common symptoms include abdominal discomfort, abdominal bloating, and abnormal bowel habits. How do you know you have IBS? Rome criteria dictate, in order to diagnose IBS, a patient has to exhibit recurring abdominal pain for six or more…
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Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a complex disorder of the digestive system that may have many different root causes, making it difficult to diagnose and treat. The primary diagnostic test for SIBO is a non-invasive hydrogen breath test. SIBO affects millions of people, many of whom are unaware of the disorder. Living with it…
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is more prevalent than experts previously believed. Some estimate that SIBO could affect up to 15% of healthy people without them even knowing it. Living with SIBO decreases your quality of life. SIBO may be caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hypothyroidism, or a whole host of other medical conditions. …
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