Sometimes taking that first step to getting help is asking a question about your symptoms.
Our Love Your Gut doctors are on hand to answer your questions, but if you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in our Digestive Problems section then it is important that you see a GP as soon as possible for diagnosis.
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Q) I have been told by my doctor that I have got IBS my main symptom is bloating as opposed to cramps. I do not know a whole lot about this syndrome and I was wondering could you give me some facts. I have been on antibiotics but they do not seem to be working, would seeing a dietician be worthwhile? Are there any other tests that can be done to show how severe it is or so on?
A) Recent evidence suggests that bloating occurs when spasm of the gut holds up the content of the bowel and that content is fermented releasing gas. Antibiotics are unlikely to help. Think food and mood. A diet that contains a lot of fruit and vegetables and cereal fibre tends to be a gassy diet because it contains a lot of carbohydrate that would be fermented. And tension, anxiety, frustration, depression, working too hard, nervous exhaustion can disrupt the way the bowel contracts wither causing spasm and hold up or moving food through too quickly so that less is absorbed and more gets fermented. A dietician may advise on the sorts of food that generate less gas. There are no specific tests for bloating so I don’t think further testing will help.
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