Sep 8, 2024 · Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem with how the bowel works. IBS symptoms include stomach cramps, and constipation or diarrhoea. Written by GP.

Feb 16, 2025 · Develop coping strategies to manage IBS-related distress. Reduce triggers. IBS triggers often include stress, diet, or hormonal changes. Wright suggests that a multi-pronged approach that addresses diet, gut microbiota, and stress is often the most effective way to manage IBS and anxiety.

I know diet plays a large role in IBS whether diarrhea or constipation but my doctor also told me that sugar can also play a role. A well balanced diet with mainly fruits and vegetables can help regulate you along with lots of water.

May 21, 2024 · Monosaccharides. And. Polyols. These are a group of short-chain carbohydrates that are not very well absorbed in the gut. These carbohydrates are easily fermented and cause more fluid to enter the large bowel, leading to gas, bloating and diarrhoea. Reducing the total amount of these fermentable sugars may improve IBS symptoms.

Feb 26, 2025 · The remainder have IBS-mixed (IBS-M) = both hard and soft stools >25% of the time. Colonic transit is abnormal in only 10-20% of patients with IBS-C and IBS-M, and 25-45% of patients with IBS-D. However, transit times do not equate to motility; increased fasting and postprandial activity has been reported in patients with normal transit times.

Mar 29, 2023 · Some people experience IBS that causes diarrhoea only (IBS with diarrhoea, or IBS-D). Some get constipation only with IBS (IBS with constipation, or IBS-C) and others alternate between the two (IBS with mixed bowel habits, or IBS-M) - this is one way to divide up types of IBS. Excessive farting (flatulence)

Mar 28, 2016 · I'm also still loosing weight, albeit very slowly, however I contribute this to cutting out as much fat and sugar as possible, especially when I'm going through a flare up period, as I am right now. Any help or advice about this would be greatly appreciated, especially if any of you IBS sufferers experience the same as I do. Many thanks in advance.

Feb 16, 2015 · It could be IBS, but then again it could be hemmeroids or a fistula if there is a small abmount of associated bleeding. Then again it might be one of the many persistent tummy bugs that are going around at the moment. I am fairly certain that it is NOT cancer Rebecca.

IBS is a very individual thing. My IBS was very different from my brother's case so I couldn't compare my symptoms with him. For me, I am hyper energetic and can keep going even during a flare up. I don't feel the sensation of needing to rest because I am autistic. As long as I take my medication in time, my IBS will subside.

Aug 10, 2019 · Hi,usually when I have a flare,its when I'm stressed,I have anxiety and that gives me all kinds of stomach issues,gas,bloating and yes at times IBS D, your symptoms seem like mine get at times I know there are specific meds your doctor can give you to control some of the symptoms far as the D part of it, Pepto Bismal helps me at times.