Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional digestive disorder .It shares many of the same symptoms with other inflammatory digestive disorders but on investigation (with colonoscopy, x-ray or sigmoidoscopy) no structural abnormalities are found. 

Symptoms of IBS:

• abdominal pain
• constipation and / or diarrhoea
• irregular bowel motions  (more than 3 per day, or less than 3 per week)
• bloating
• excessive flatulence (wind)
• mucous in bowel motions
• fatigue, lethargy, depression and or anxiety are common side effects

 

Investigation of individuals with IBS reveals dysbiosis (an imbalance of bacteria and yeast in the gut) and or parasitic infection and leaky gut syndrome.  Resolving dysbiosis and any infection is crucial to resolve IBS.  Food sensitivities also trigger IBS.