IBS

• Avoid any triggers

   

   

  •Eat more fiber (food supplements) - change to diet

   

   

  •Food scanner

   

   
• Ways of monitoring:

  •Keep a food diary to find out triggers 

   
• Biological Causes:

  •intestine is sensitive (to certain foods/triggers)

  •walls of large intestines go into spasm

  •food moves too slowly through digestive system (causing constipation)

  •food moves too quickly through digestive system (causing diarrhoea)

  •lack of fibre in the diet

  •stress

  •previous digestive illness
• Impact (symptoms) on their life/ physical/ mental health:

  •Abdominal pain and discomfort from bloating may restrict sleep leading to tiredness and emotional frustration

  •Need to visit the toilet may restrict trips out and socialising

  •Flatulence may be embarrassing and reduce confidence when socializing with others
• Treatment/ Lifestyle Change/ Gadget (description)

  Strength 

  Weakness

  •Medication e.g

   

   

   

  •Avoid any triggers

   

   

  •Eat more fiber (food supplements) - change to diet

   

   

  •Food scanner
• Ways of monitoring:

  •Keep a food diary to find out triggers