Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a term used to describe a variety of gut symptoms. It can also be referred to as a functional bowel disorder (FBD).
Typical symptoms of IBS include: abdominal pain, bloating, wind (flatulence and burping), loose stools/diarrhoea and constipation. Dietary changes can often help improve the symptoms of IBS.
Many IBS symptoms are the same as those seen in undiagnosed Coeliac Disease and it is important to be tested for Coeliac Disease if you have these symptoms.
Remember to alter your diet gradually to give your bowels time to adjust. You may like to monitor your progress by keeping a food and symptom diary.
According to your individual symptoms, you need to make specific changes to your diet. You can ask your GP or nurse for a referral to the Dietetics service.
