What is Leaky Gut?
Here’s what we’re going to cover What is Leaky Gut? How We Know What Causes Leaky Gut What Else Can Cause A Leaky Gut? Leaky gut is a term that is used online...
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IBS Symptoms
How Do I Know If I Have IBS?
Here’s what we’re going to cover The Various Symptoms of IBS What All Cases Of IBS Have In Common The Good News This is a really complicated question, much more than you’d...
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IBS vs. Colon Cancer: Understanding the Differences and Similarities
Here’s what we’re going to cover Can IBS be confused for colon cancer? Will a colonoscopy detect IBS? Does IBS Increase Your Risk of Developing Colon Cancer? Can You Have Both IBS and Colon...
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Get Your Gut in Shape Before Going Back To School!
Every summer we get concerned parents and sick kids who come to see us because they’ve been having digestive problems that have been affecting their lives. So how can you get your gut in...
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Why Stress is NOT Causing Your IBS
Over the course of my career I’ve seen hundreds if not thousands of patients who were confident that stress was the cause of their irritable bowel syndrome. And I used to think that it...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Gastritis
Here’s what we’re going to cover IBS vs Gastritis What is Gastritis and How Do You Diagnose It? What are the Symptoms of Gastritis? What are the Symptoms of IBS? Why Do Most People...
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How Are IBS and Hemorrhoids Similar?
Here’s what we’re going to cover The Difference Between IBS Symptoms and Hemorrhoids Can You Have Hemorrhoids and IBS? Do I Have Hemorrhoids and IBS? Do Hemorrhoids Affect the Large Intestine How Do You...
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How are Colitis and IBS Similar?
Here’s what we’re going to cover What is the difference between IBS and colitis? Are there different types of colitis? Diagnosing IBS vs Colitis Can you have both IBS and colitis? How do You...
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Essentials of Inflammation Ep. 5: How To Determine The Cause of Inflammation
The number one cause of inflammation is food. So how can you know which food is the trigger? How do you determine the cause of inflammation? Before continuing on, might we suggest you go...
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IBS vs Celiac – How Are They Similar
Here’s what we’re going to cover The Difference Between IBS and Celiac IBS Symptoms vs Celiac Disease Do I Have Celiac Disease or IBS? Does Gluten Make IBS Worse? Can You Have Both Celiac...
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Can IBS Cause Your Back Pain?
Here’s what we’re going to cover Does IBS Cause Back Pain? Why Does IBS Cause Back Pain? Other Areas of Pain With IBS How To Get Rid of IBS Back Pain Do you...
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What Foods Trigger IBS Attacks?
Everyone who gets IBS attacks wants to know what foods trigger IBS attacks. And if this happens to you, then you know that when you eat is when you usually start to have a...
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IBS vs IBD. What is the Difference?
Here’s what we’re going to cover The Difference Between IBS and IBD Diagnosing IBS vs IBD IBS Symptoms vs IBD Symptoms How To Tell If You Have IBS vs IBD Can You Have IBS...
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Crohn’s Disease vs IBS
Here’s what we’re going to cover The Difference Between IBS and Crohn’s Disease IBS Symptoms vs Crohn’s Symptoms Diagnosing IBS vs Crohn’s Disease How To Tell If You Have IBS vs Crohn’s Disease Can...
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All About IBS Flare Ups: Prevention and Treatment
Here’s what we’re going to cover IBS Flare Up Symptoms What does an IBS Flare Up Feel Like? How Long Does An IBS Flare Up Last? What To Do When You Get An IBS...
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IBS and Your Period – Things to Know
Here’s what we’re going to cover How Does IBS Affect Periods? IBS and Ovulation: Can IBS Delay or Stop Your Period? Can IBS Feel Like Ovary or Pelvic Pain? Summary IBS can affect your...
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How Can IBS Affect the Bladder?
How can IBS affect the bladder? Let me count the ways. But before we do that, we need to understand why there is such a strong connection. The Connection Between the Bladder and the...
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Can IBS Cause Prostate Problems?
It may seem strange to ask this question, “Can IBS cause prostate problems?” However, these two areas are in fact more closely related than you may think. The Connection Between IBS and Prostatitis The...
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How To Safely Manage IBS and Pregnancy
IBS and pregnancy are underappreciated and understudied yet surprisingly common issues. Pregnancy without IBS is challenging enough. Pregnancy with IBS can significantly affect both the mother and the developing fetus and, deserves far more...
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IBS in Women Signs and Symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women is one of the most prevalent female health issues today. IBS is more common in women than in men (although it is not uncommon in men). In men...
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IBS in Men Signs and Symptoms
There are some key differences between IBS in men and women, and it’s important to acknowledge and address those differences. How Many Men Are Affected by IBS? IBS is often considered to be a...
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IBS Symptoms Vary From Person to Person
The biggest misconception is that IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) defines a specific medical condition. IBS is, by definition, just a group of symptoms affecting the digestive tract that haven’t been explained. Unlike cancer, a...
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IBS Symptoms: Heartburn
Understanding Acid Reflux, Heartburn and GERD The terms acid reflux, heartburn, and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) are similar but not the same. Acid reflux means stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. Heartburn is...
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IBS and Difficulty Gaining Weight
The inability to lose weight as well as the inability to gain weight are frequently two sides of the same coin. Food allergies and sensitivities, gastrointestinal bacterial infections, yeast, and parasites can all interfere...
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IBS & Gall Bladder Issues
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea or abdominal pain often wonder if they have a problem with their gallbladder. Problems with the gallbladder can indeed cause...
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Headaches, Digestive Problems & Food Allergies
Inside This Article Inflammation Can Cause Headaches Diet Can Trigger Headaches Headaches and IBS Are Related Testing for Food Allergies Headaches Can Be a Symptom of Something Else Ever wonder what is causing your...
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Symptoms of IBS: Diarrhea
As you might suspect, diarrhea indicates that too much water is being retained (and therefore is not being absorbed) in the digestive tract. Diarrhea is one of the most common symptoms of IBS (irritable...
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What is Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis, although not Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), is closely related to IBS. The real difference is that in diverticulosis doctors can see the damage, thus giving you the impression that they know why you...
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The Dreaded Constipation
Constipation is one of the primary symptoms defined as IBS. The two major factors for defining constipation are the frequency of bowel movements and their firmness. One sign that your digestive system is functioning...
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Understand What Causes Your Painful Constipation
The two major factors for defining constipation are the frequency of bowel movements and their firmness. One sign that your digestive system is functioning optimally is that you have at least one bowel...
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