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Treatments, Testing and Diagnosis

Instant Bloating Relief

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biphasic diet

Are you looking for instant bloating relief? This is the article for you!  Our stomachs will change in size throughout the day with normal food intakes. But what if it’s a bit more than normal? Bloating is something we have all experienced at some time in our lives, you are not alone! In fact 30%…

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Can IBS be cured?

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can IBS be cured

Introduction For IBS sufferers the question remains ‘can IBS be cured?’ as symptoms can be debilitating and disrupt daily life for many people. In certain cases, symptoms can be so severe that some people report they would risk death for a chance of a cure (1). Whether your IBS is marked by frequent bouts of…

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Post Infectious IBS – How To Manage

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menopause bloating

Post infectious IBS is a common type of IBS which typically starts after having some sort of gut infection. The exact cause of IBS is frustratingly not known in many cases as there is no real clear change in structure or biochemistry that can be measured in IBS sufferers [1].  We are now getting to…

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Can you have GERD and IBS

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IBS and GERD

Do you have IBS and GERD gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? If so, you have probably wondered whether both gastro-intestinal (GI) conditions can occur at the same time and Perhaps you feel confused as to how to manage both conditions. In this article, I will uncover exactly what gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is, if GERD is…

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How Does Buscopan Help IBS Symptoms?

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buscopan ibs

Please note that this article is for general information only and not personalised medical advice. You should not take this or any other medication without checking with your own doctor first. Buscopan is a common IBS medication which you may have been prescribed by your doctor. In this article, I will explain what Buscopan is…

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Does Colonic Irrigation Help IBS?

by Kirsten Jackson Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert Leave a Comment

Colonic irrigation is often marketed as way to improve the immune system and clear out toxins from the system. There is currently no scientific evidence to back up any of the claims made about colonic irrigation. What is colonic irrigation? Colonic irrigation focuses on your colon, this is the part for your bowel which is…

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What is Constipation and How Can You Treat It

by Kirsten Jackson Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert 1 Comment

what is constipation?

It is likely that constipation will affect you at some point in your life. In fact, it is though to impact anywhere between 8 – 50 % of the UK’s population (1). Unfortunately, because publicly discussing your bowels is not really the norm, you may be left wondering ‘what is constipation’? And, if you suffer…

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What are the Symptoms and Causes of IBS?

by Kirsten Jackson Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert 2 Comments

what are the symptoms of IBS

Maybe you’ve noticed a new symptom that comes with your IBS – back pain. As if there weren’t enough already!  In this article I will explain what the symptoms of IBS are and also what the causes of IBS can be. These are two confusing topics which you will need to understand in order to…

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Coronavirus and IBS – are you more at risk?

by Kirsten Jackson Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert 4 Comments

coronavirus and IBS

This is a worrying and anxious time for all. Many of you have been messaging me asking if your IBS will increase your risk of coronavirus and what can you do about it. With lots of inaccurate information out there, I thought I would write this blog post on the topic of IBS and coronavirus….

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What is the difference between IBS and IBD?

by Kirsten Jackson Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert 2 Comments

The difference between IBS and IBD

What is the difference between IBS and IBD? Do you know? You should do! Whilst these two conditions sound similar in name, they are very different. It is good to have an understanding of the difference to make sure your condition is managed safely. In this post I will outline the difference between IBS and…

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