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IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Posted: November 2, 2020 @ 5:45 pm |
We offer a specially adapted program with our clinical nutritionist who will help you implement the Low-FODMAP diet and achieve a diet that relieves the symptoms and gives you the nutrients you need to function optimally. About IBS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common term for several ailments related to bowel and digestion. People with irritable bowel syndrome may have stomach upset, although all examinations and tests show that the body is healthy. Typical symptoms are
The cause of IBS is still unknown, but the symptoms can often be affected by stress and what we eat. About. 10% of Norway the population is affected by this condition. Investigation and Treatment When your doctor diagnoses irritable bowel syndrome, it is common to go through your overall medical history, do a physical examination and take various tests to rule out other underlying causes of the symptoms. The tests usually include blood tests, stool tests and gastroscopy or colonoscopy. There is no treatment to get rid of IBS, but there is a lot one can do to reduce the symptoms and improve the quality of life. Lifestyle changes, proper diet, and relief of symptoms with the help of drugs are among the most common methods.
Low-FODMAP Diet FODMAP is an abbreviation for fermentable oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides and (duck) polyols. These are carbohydrates that the small intestine may have difficulty breaking down and absorbing. A number of studies have shown that most people with irritable bowel syndrome experience symptom relief from the low-FODMAP diet. The low-FODMAP diet is recommended to be tried out in consultation with a Nutritionist. The first fast of the diet consists of omitting all foods with high-FODMAP. If you notice improvement within 2-6 weeks, the next step is to systematically re-introduce the various foods you have avoided. In the end, you will achieve a "tailored" diet with symptom control and the least possible restrictions Read more about it at the Norwegian clinic website
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