Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be very difficult. You eat something that seemed perfectly fine last week, and today it sends you rushing to the bathroom or leaves you doubled over with cramping and bloating. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. IBS affects roughly 10–15% of people worldwide, and diet is […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder that affects millions of people. Symptoms like bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and constipation can make life uncomfortable, but what causes it? While many people turn to probiotics to manage their symptoms, there’s more to IBS than just gut bacteria. In this post, we’ll explain how IBS works, […]
IBS is a common condition observed by gastroenterologists and primary care physicians. Although IBS doesn’t affect life expectancy, its chronic and episodic nature greatly impacts quality of life and daily activities. Lower abdominal pain, distension, flatulence, alternating bowel habits, and bloating are the most common symptoms of IBS, varying in severity among individuals and even […]
April is IBS Awareness Month. Canada has a higher rate of IBS estimated at 18%, compared to 11% globally. Although there is a lot we still need to learn about IBS, several triggers have been identified. Stress and Emotional Factors: While it’s commonly known that stress can exacerbate IBS symptoms, the extent to which emotional […]