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Why IBS Can Feel Like a ‘Cop-Out’ Diagnosis — And What Could Actually Be Going On
If you’ve been told you have IBS, you might be familiar with this experience: You have bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea — or an unpredictable combination of all four. Your tests come back “normal”, you’re told you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and the advice is often to reduce stress, try a low-FODMAP diet and learn to manage your symptoms. And sometimes, that’s where the investigation stops. IBS is a diagnosis that describes a pattern of symptoms — it doesn
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Sep 294 min read


Why Stress Can Trigger Digestive Symptoms in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Many people living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis notice a pattern: A stressful period at work, a major life event, poor sleep or emotional overwhelm often seems to coincide with worsening digestive symptoms. While stress does not cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it can significantly influence how symptoms are experienced and managed. Understanding the connection between stress and digestion is an important part of supporting long-term gut health. The Gut-B
gretafaulkner
Jun 292 min read
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