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A 18-year-old female asked:
what foods are recommended for people with ibs?
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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Fiber!: A high fiber diet with fruits and veggies can help a lot. Start slowly, though, to get used to it. Simethicone and Beeno can help. Avoid sucralose (Splenda) and sorbitol, as well as jelly/gummy type candies, the sugars used in them can cause some people to have all the symptoms of IBS! Keep a food diary so you know what helps and what doesn't. High protein and high fat dies won't help either.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Does IBS worsen as you grow older?
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Dr. Vasu Brown answered
Integrative Medicine 34 years experience
Yes: Check my blog if you need further info - http://metametrix.Blogspot.Com
igg second line of response. Serum immunoglobulins. Igg1 - shortterm (igg1 has 1-2 half life) response to food allergy then there is igg4 response- long term exposure(igg4 has 21-30 days half life). Prolonged exposure to food allergens - exposure to antigen stimulates igg1 response to - igg4 response inbody - sorry technical.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
How is IBS diagnosed?
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Dr. Jeffrey Crespin answered
Gastroenterology 28 years experience
Rome Criteria: There is no lab test or procedure to diagnose ibs, but labs, xrays, colonoscopy, endoscopy can be used to rule out other conditions that are similar to ibs. Ibs is often diagnosed when one has the signs and symptoms of the rome criteria. These are criteria that experts have set up to diagnose ibs.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What are some of the psychological treatments available for ibs?
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Dr. Gary Gottlieb answered
Internal Medicine 48 years experience
Controversial: The effectiveness of psychological treatments are still being debated. Hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation therapy, stress reduction counseling, psychosocial counseling, meditation and guided-imagery techniques have all had some success. It is not yet possible to predict which patients will respond to this type of treatment. A close doctor-patient relationship is also helpful.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What are the complications of ibs?
5 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Dr. Arthur Heller answered
Gastroenterology 43 years experience
GI Sx, hit lifestyle: Can cause pain, bloat, diarrhea, constipation. Might impact lifestyle, interactions at home, work. Generally does not cause weight loss, bleeding, anemia, or problems outside the gut, e.g. Eye, skin, joint, liver problems as may occur with ibd. No increased risk of cancer, as there is with ibd. Generally no need for surgery.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What foods may cause IBS symptoms?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Arthur Heller answered
Gastroenterology 43 years experience
Wide variety: Ibs symptoms: abd pain, often diarrhea , alternating with constipation.
Some are sensitive to carbohydrates in milk (lactose), fruit (fructose), other carbs in veggies like onions, artichokes, broccoli, grains, beans. Some are sensitive to alcohol, temp of foods, i.e. Cold, chocolate, fat content, carbonated beverages.
Some are affected by menstrual cycle, stress, emotional triggers.
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