Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the many chronic conditions we treat at PEAK Integrative Medicine. As an IBS treatment provider, we have heard from many people suffering that they have tried finding quality IBS treatment for years, and nothing seems to work. Another doctor’s visit is another dead end. Another prescription that does not work. Another magic diet that yields no results.
Each time you go to the doctor looking for IBS treatment, you are prescribed another drug from the pharmacy that has little to no effect or just ends up being a bandaid. Or you are told it is due to your diet, but no further guidance is given. At PEAK, we seek to determine the root cause of your symptoms so we can treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to help you live a healthy and functional lifestyle.
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“Although it is one of the most difficult issues for a conventional gastrointestinal specialist to treat, IBS responds well to the functional medicine-based approach.”
Our Approach To IBS
Our functional medicine approach to IBS treatment looks at proactive health rather than reactive. Functional medicine has several options for testing and treatment not available in most insurance-based medical practices, and we often see results even for those that have seen gastrointestinal specialists without any help from them. We want to reinvent primary care for you so you have a straightforward IBS treatment plan and no longer have to suffer from the symptoms of IBS.
How We Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The cause of IBS varies from person to person and the specific scenario. IBS can be connected to your diet and specific intolerances or deficiencies. Or, you may have something often called “leaky gut syndrome” which means the gut lining and the protective mucosal layer is damaged. Irritable bowel syndrome can also be linked a parasite, yeast, worms, or bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
Then, there are people that have had problems for such a long time that it’s a little of all of the above.
With so many potential root causes, we have to take a personalized approach to determine the root cause of IBS for you. At PEAK, we will take the time to investigate your diet and overall health factors that can be causing IBS and IBS symptoms. Based on this information, we will make an IBS health plan where we coach you on your eating habits, as well as perform tests on your stool samples. We prioritize your long-term and your future health when we provide an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome.
Steps To Treating IBS
PEAK, an IBS treatment provider, takes the following key steps to treating IBS:
Step 1: Determine The Cause
At PEAK, we will work with you, your diet, and your IBS symptoms to find out the root cause of your IBS. This may require testing such as a comprehensive digestive stool analysis (CDSA) or microbiome test, as well as investigating your diet. Through your targeted IBS treatment plan, we will check in on you regularly to see how treating your IBS is progressing.
Step 2: Remove The Cause Of IBS
Once we determine the root cause of your IBS, we will have a clear roadmap for your health to remove the cause entirely. Keeping the cause of IBS out of your gut will lead to a healthier life without the pain of irritable bowel syndrome.
Step 3: Ongoing Health & Diet Management To Prevent IBS
Many people have struggled with IBS for their entire lives. We want your symptoms to stop and remain in the past. IBS treatment protocols such as ongoing diet management and health coaching can make IBS remain in the past. With functional and lifestyle medicine, you can live a healthy lifestyle where you will feel better. Consider having an IBS health coach that can continually guide you and your diet.
7 Root Causes Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are 7 root causes of IBS:
- IBS Caused By Yeast Overgrowth
- IBS Caused By Parasites (including worms)
- IBS Caused By Heavy Metal Toxicity
- IBS Caused By Zinc/Magnesium Deficiency
- IBS Caused By Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)
- IBS Caused By Leaky Gut
- IBS Caused By Food Intolerances
Learn about each of the 7 root causes of IBS.
How To Prevent Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Preventative health is what makes PEAK different from doctor offices and medical practices. By determining early signs of irritable bowel syndrome and its causes, we can prevent IBS from continuing. How can you treat and prevent IBS? By keeping away from the foods that cause IBS, or if you have a parasite causing IBS, follow lifestyle changes to help detox the parasite from your system.
Preventing IBS starts with determining what causes your symptoms of IBS. Typically symptoms of IBS are caused by your diet. A managed diet for IBS could have you avoiding certain foods with a large amount of gluten/yeast. Other IBS diets may require you to avoid specific foods due to food intolerances, such as dairy or acidic foods.
Schuylkill County Irritable Bowel Syndrome Medical Practice
PEAK is located in Orwigsburg, PA, and provides help to people with IBS throughout Pennsylvania. Most patients we work with and treat for IBS are located in Schuylkill County and Berks County, but we have others who travel from throughout the state. No matter your location, we would love to help you improve your health and leave your IBS symptoms behind.
Contact PEAK For Your IBS Treatment
By determining your root cause of IBS, we can treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) once and for all so you no longer have to deal with it. Self-management of IBS is challenging. With so many different root causes, it can be difficult to narrow down what your IBS is caused by on your own. We can help guide you to PEAK wellness.
At PEAK, we will help you determine the root cause of your specific IBS symptoms. Contact us at PEAK to set up an appointment and start your journey in treating IBS. Reverse irritable bowel syndrome and prevent IBS from ever returning. Contact us for an initial consultation.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) FAQ
What are the first signs of IBS?
The first signs and symptoms of IBS are usually stomach pain and cramping which is sometimes made better with a bowel movement. Diarrhea and constipation are also signs, and IBS can sometimes cause a combination of both. You might also experience gas and bloating or mucus in your stool.
How do I know if I have IBS?
If you experience persistent symptoms like abdominal pain and cramps or inconsistent and abnormal bowel habits, you may have IBS. A medical professional can evaluate your symptoms and run tests to confirm if this might be affecting you.
What should I avoid if I have IBS?
People who have IBS should avoid fatty, fried foods, as well as processed foods or things high in processed sugars. Caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks are also common triggers for IBS. It is also important to eat on a regular schedule and avoid skipping meals.
How do you treat IBS?
Identifying specific food triggers and being conscious of your fiber intake are ways to start. Lifestyle changes like staying hydrated, managing stress, and exercising regularly are all ways to balance your body. In some cases, it is recommended to eat smaller, more frequent meals rather than larger, less frequent ones.
Why do people get IBS?
There are a variety of reasons for why IBS occurs. Certain foods that are not good for you can cause IBS symptoms more often than healthy foods will. Sometimes, stress and poor lifestyle habits can have an impact on your body. Some people may have underlying, hidden infections that are affecting them. It is important to be evaluated by a healthcare professional with proper diagnostics to get to the root cause of your IBS.
Does IBS go away?
With lifestyle changes and proper dietary intake, many people find that their IBS no longer controls their life. A medical professional can help you with a personalized plan to manage your IBS.
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