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<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a chronic functional disorder that affects between 13% and 20% of Canadians at some point in their lives (1)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Functional means that medical tests often come back normal. Yet, your discomfort is very real.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” vertical_offset=”-18px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”How is IBS diagnosed ?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2192 IMPORTANT:<\/b><\/span> No self-diagnosis, please! IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#EFEAE0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#EFEAE0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1. After ruling out other possible causes of your symptoms:<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here are some common tests<\/strong> your doctor may check first: (1)<\/p>\n Complete blood count (CBC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n C-reactive protein (CRP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Nutritional markers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Celiac disease screening<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fecal calprotectin (to exclude inflammatory bowel disease, IBD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#EFEAE0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 2. Using the d<\/b>iagnostic criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)<\/b><\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your doctor can then make a diagnosis based on the ROME IV criteria (2)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Recurrent abdominal pain<\/strong>, Related to defecation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Associated with a change in stool frequency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Associated with a change in stool form (appearance)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Criteria must be met in the last 3 months, with symptom onset at least 6 months before diagnosis.<\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” vertical_offset=”-58px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” 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\u2192 On average at least 1 day per week in the last 3 months<\/b><\/span>,
\u2192 Associated with two or more<\/b><\/span> of the following:<\/p>\n\n
There are different types of <\/span>IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)<\/b>.
It\u2019s important to know this because <\/span>management can vary depending on the type \ud83d\ude42<\/b><\/h6>\nDiarrhea-predominant
<\/b><\/h3>\n______________<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n
Constipation-predominant
______________<\/b><\/h3>\nMixed type- Alternating between constipation and diarrhea
<\/b><\/h3>\n______________<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\u2192 Most common associated symptoms (3)<\/b><\/h4>\n
Why Are You Experiencing IBS Symptoms ?
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<\/em><\/b><\/h1>\n5 Common Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (4)<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n
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4 Common Mistakes That Can Worsen IBS Symptoms<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Here are four frequent errors<\/strong> to watch out for:<\/p>\n
Some may help, but others can be ineffective or even harmful<\/b><\/span>, wasting your money and potentially affecting your digestive health<\/p>\n
<\/b>This <\/span>can exacerbate IBS symptoms.<\/p>\n
Not getting enough soluble fiber<\/b><\/span> (like oats, psyllium) can worsen constipation.
Using too much insoluble fiber<\/b><\/span> (like raw bran) may increase bloating and gas.<\/p>\n
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Doing so can lead to:<\/p>\n\n
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3 Tips to Start Relieving Your IBS Symptoms Today<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/b>Too frequent meals<\/strong> can disrupt the MMC<\/strong>, while waiting too long<\/strong> can lead<\/strong> to overeating<\/strong> and digestive discomfort.<\/p>\n
Proper chewing helps digestion and reduces gas and bloating.<\/p>\n
-Sprinkle chia seeds into your breakfast or smoothie.<\/p>\nWhat now ?<\/h2>\n
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