Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be to blame for your back pain, particularly lower back pain during the night. It’s essential to treat the root cause of your back pain, instead of masking the symptoms with pain blockers. Most of our patients with IBS will find relief from their symptoms, including abdominal and back pain…
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According to a systematic review from 2019 and our own clinical practice, probiotics can effectively treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with a few caveats: As long as a patient tests negative for SIBO, probiotics are one of my first go-to treatments to address IBS. Probiotics (specific strains of “good bacteria”) repopulate the…
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Advocating for your bowel health rests on your awareness of concerning symptoms and their potential connections to medical issues, such as bowel cancer. Higher frequency and louder bowel sounds, especially when accompanied by bloody stool or pain, may be bowel cancer symptoms. When I have encountered such symptoms in a patient at PrimeHealth, I recommend…
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IBS flare-ups are relatively common, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t treatable and preventable. Irritable bowel syndrome can greatly impact your quality of life, but by gaining a greater understanding of your triggers, you’re one step closer to reducing how often flare-ups happen. At least 12% of adults experience irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — most…
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Dealing with constipation and diarrhea at the same time can be confusing and uncomfortable. Usually, constipation means you go to the bathroom less often, and your stool is hard. Diarrhea is the opposite, with stool that is loose and watery. But sometimes, people can have both problems one after the other, or even at the…
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Discover the symptoms that set IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome) apart from other forms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective management and treatment strategies. While diarrhea is the primary symptom of IBS-D, it’s important to note that cramping, gas, and abdominal pain can also indicate this condition. The only surefire…
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You know if you have IBS-C (constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome) by the symptoms you exhibit. The main IBS-C symptom is constipation, but cramping, gas, and abdominal pain are also common signs of IBS with constipation. The only way to know for certain if you have IBS-C is to receive a formal diagnosis from a healthcare…
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Anxiety and stress are known to be significant factors in various digestive problems, including diarrhea. Addressing the underlying causes of your stress can empower you to better manage your gastrointestinal health. Seeking medical advice or treatment for bathroom woes can be tough, even though most people know diarrhea is something that happens to many bodies.…
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the large intestine. IBS causes stomach pain and irregular bowel movements. Many experts consider IBS to be “incurable”. But here at PrimeHealth, we personally walk with and help patients reverse their IBS permanently. I and the other integrative providers at PrimeHealth have worked with hundreds of patients…
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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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