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 with IBS? IBS is often considered to be a...
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Getting Help For Peri and Post-Menopausal Digestive Problems
If you are one of the women who has noticed an increase in digestive problems associated with the onset of menopause, you might be surprised to know that are not alone. Nearly...
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Are You Having Digestive Problems Since Having Covid?
Do you have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, reflux/heartburn, or abdominal pain, or bloating? And if you do have any of those symptoms, did they start largely after having contracted covid?...
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Everything You Need to Know About IBS Testing
In my 20 years of experience treating patients for IBS, I’ve administered hundreds of tests on thousands of patients. I’ll guide you through the process, explain the types of testing available, and what you...
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Food allergies causing other conditions
Food allergies can cause health conditions that seem unrelated to what you eat. And they can cause not only digestive problems, but they can also cause many other problems as well. Food allergies affect...
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IBS and Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis, although not Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), is closely related to IBS. What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is the diagnosis given to people who develop inflammation as a result of diverticulosis. Diverticulosis is the presence...
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Everything You Need to Know About Food Allergy and Intolerance Testing
Inside This Article Why do food allergy testing? What foods are included in tests for food allergies? What kinds of tests are there for food allergies? Who should be tested? How Is a Food...
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Give Yourself (or a Loved One) the Gift of Health!
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is unfortunately one of the most common health problems in the world. In the USA is it the second most common reason people miss work (Cash et. al., 2005) right behind...
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Why We Can Cure Your IBS When Your Doctor Can’t
If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you have probably seen several doctors. You may have been referred to a gastroenterologist or seen several specialists. You may have been given a secondary diagnosis, like PI-IBS,...
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Can You Cure IBS Permanently?
Millions of Americans experience irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at some point. IBS is incredibly common (as described in Clinical Gastroenterology), with up to one in five Americans suffering from it during their lifetime. But...
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Get Daily Inspiration for Health and Wellness from these Instagram Stars
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can feel like a ball and chain that you just can’t shake off. But IBS doesn’t define who you are. It can be cured permanently. If you’re ready...
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How Much Will My IBS Treatment Cost?
“Do you take my insurance?” That’s the number one question patients ask us. But what they really want to know is, how much will this cost me? If you’re like most of our patients,...
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4 Common Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Misconceptions
#1 – What is IBS? The biggest of the IBS misconceptions 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 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 Treatment Center Offers In-House Nutritionist Support
Since 2005 the IBS Treatment Center has successfully treated thousands of patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. We understand the discomfort, frustration and embarrassment you have experienced. A part of this treatment...
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An IBS College Love Story?
We all experience embarrassing moments and “Why me?” moments. As doctors at the IBS Treatment Center, We’ve heard more than a few tales of unpleasant situations. Yet, there is one patient’s story that sticks...
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The History of the IBS Treatment Center
Dr. Stephen Wangen, co-founder of the IBS Treatment Center, has been successfully helping people resolve irritable bowel syndrome and chronic digestive problems since 1999. This success culminated in the 2005 opening of the IBS...
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Parasites & IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Parasites are a known cause of IBS. Symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, cramps, nausea, poor digestion, fatigue, muscle aches, bleeding, rectal itching, abdominal pain. Parasites cannot live without you. You provide them living...
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The Connection Between IBS & Stress
If you have been diagnosed with IBS, it is likely that you have been advised to reduce your stress level. You may have been told to get regular exercise and adequate sleep, and to...
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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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Stress & IBS
I always had a nervous stomach my whole life, but it was nothing serious until part-way through college when I started having some major digestive problems. I was beginning to feel like I was...
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IBS Treatment Center Seattle – Meet the Staff
Dr. Stephen Wangen (third from left), co-founder of the IBS Treatment Center, has been successfully helping people resolve irritable bowel syndrome and chronic digestive problems since 1999. This success culminated in the 2005 opening...
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How Can a Nutritionist Help Your IBS?
How Our Nutritionist Can Help You! At the IBS Treatment Center, our commitment to your health doesn’t end when you walk out the door. Our doctors often recommend new dietary plans and we understand...
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Backpacker Finds Hope with IBS Cure
Susan loves to hike and backpack in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Unfortunately, her IBS has been preventing her from enjoying the great outdoors. When she first came to us at the IBS Treatment Center,...
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Patient Couldn’t Use Seatbelt Because of IBS Discomfort
This story comes from a recent patient of the IBS Treatment Center. Her name has been changed to protect her privacy. Stacy came to the IBS Treatment Center because she had terrible abdominal pain...
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Dancer Overcomes IBS Struggles
A recent patient at the IBS Treatment Center in Seattle. Jennifer is a competitive dancer. She has IBS along with daily nausea and reflux. Additionally, Jennifer was finding it more and more difficult to...
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Patient Questions on Insurance
A recent question to our office. Dear IBS treatment center, I have heard many wonderful things about your center from a family member who is a nurse. I have also been doing lots of...
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Get to Know the Doctors at the IBS Treatment Center: Dr. Stephen Wangen
I was diagnosed with IBS in 1994. Unfortunately, that didn’t make any real difference in my health. So while in medical school I began to research my problem and discovered that I had celiac...
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