Find out which foods trigger your IBS symptoms and what to eat instead. Get practical food swaps to reduce bloating, pain, and digestive discomfort.

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IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and it is a disorder of the digestive system, which can affect anyone. Symptoms of IBS include bloating and gas, diarrhoea or constipation, and worse, severe abdominal cramps and pain, these symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe and according to how much discomfort you feel, will determine the treatments.

IBS is not curable as it is a long-term disorder that will flare up again and again, and change over time, but it is manageable. The best way to start to treat your IBS is with education. Talk to your doctor and learn more about which treatments are right for you, these vary between some drug therapies, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and also stress and pain management techniques

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Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

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