DIGESTIVE DISTURBANCES & IBS
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States and is the second most common cause of missed work each year.
Yet, it is commonly dismissed in the conventional medical world.
But Functional Medicine may have an edge up on finding the HIDDEN, ROOT CAUSES.
We know there are many reasons for digestive discomfort.
With specialty lab testing, addressing NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES and CELLULAR TOXICITY, we have a good chance at helping patients narrow down their exact cause of IBS.
Common IBS Symptoms
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Inability to empty bowels (or feels incomplete)
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Passing excessive amounts of gas
- Urgent need to defecate
- Abdominal cramping or discomfort
- Anxiety
- Depression
IBS Possible Causes
Many patients who suffer from IBS may also suffer from dysbiosis (unbalanced gut bacteria), SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), or underlying food sensitivities.
Most functional medicine practitioners will utilize an ADVANCED STOOL TEST to get an overview of the good versus bad bacteria balance in your gut.
SIBO (Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth)
This can affect up to 80% of patients with IBS and is a variation of dysbiosis where the bacteria meant for your large intestine has overgrown and set up in the small intestine.
Unlike your large intestine, your small intestine typically has relatively few bacteria due to the rapid flow of contents and the presence of bile. But if the small intestine’s function has slowed, it causes an ideal breeding ground for the overgrowth of bacteria.
One of the most important things when it comes to SIBO is getting to the root of what caused it in the first place to prevent future relapse.
Food Sensitivities
Food sensitivities are extremely common and seem to be on the rise They differ from allergies as they won’t trigger an immediate immune response.
Food sensitivities symptoms can show up days after the ingested food. If a patient continues to consume the food, the body is attacking; this can cause digestive disorders and inflammation in the gut leading to more severe long-term issues.
Testing using ADVANCED LAB WORK can be very useful to help narrow down the exact foods your body may be reacting to.
Summary
IBS is a common GI disorder that is often overlooked and can be challenging to diagnose and treat.
Our goal is to determine the HIDDEN, ROOT CAUSES of your IBS using ADVANCED testing.
By utilizing specialty testing and developing a personalized treatment plan, we can provide patients with relief and improved quality of life.
This is the HOPE of Functional Medicine and the PROMISE of The Roadmap To Health!
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