Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very common health condition that can affect around 1 in 5 Australians at some point in their lifetime and is mostly common in women then in men.
While medically there is not magic cure or treatment, a Naturopath may be able to provide relief that you have been looking for.
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder that can sometimes cause significant discomfort and can disrupt our everyday lives. Even though Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not a serious health condition it can be embarrassing, inconvenient at times and distressing, the good news it does not cause any permanent damage or lead to other serious diseases, like bowel cancer.
There are a number of different factors that can cause an episode, Stress, Food Intolerance, Infections or certain medication. Some of the symptoms that can present in an IBS patient are:
- Bloating
- A variation in your bowel habits
- Abdominal Pain
- Insomnia
- Tiredness or Lack of Energy
- Heartburn
- Lack of Appetite
How Do I Go About Getting IBS Treated?
The exact cause of IBS is unknown, however it has been found that IBS symptoms can be caused by a number of different factors including: Stress of any emotional psychological factors, food intolerance’s, inadequate recovery from enteric infection, low vitality, gut flora imbalance or intestinal hyper-permeability. Treating IBS with a typical western diet and lack of fibre has proven to worsen the symptoms. For more information on IBS and IBS treatment, contact us to see your Melbourne Naturopath who will work with you to provide relief.