FAQ Category: IBS

There is currently no permanent cure for IBS. However, many people manage their symptoms successfully through diet, lifestyle changes, and stress reduction techniques.

Treatment depends on the type and severity of symptoms. It may include diet changes (like the low-FODMAP diet), stress management, probiotics, and sometimes prescription medications such as antispasmodics, laxatives, or antidepressants. A personalized approach works best.

IBS is usually diagnosed based on your symptoms and by ruling out other conditions through tests. Your doctor may use the Rome IV criteria, blood tests, stool tests, or colonoscopy if needed.

IBS doesn’t have one single cause. It is believed to result from a combination of factors including gut-brain interaction, stress, food sensitivities, gut microbiome imbalance, and abnormal muscle contractions in the intestines.