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Did you know that more than 60% of IBS suffers report perceived stigma, with about a third reporting moderate to high perceived stigma? Diseases that are invisible or concealable are more likely to be stigmatized than one that is more obvious to others. Therefore, it’s not surprising that people with IBS often feel stigmatized. Perceived stigma can cause increased depression and anxiety, decreased self-esteem and self-efficacy, and lower quality of life. If you feel psychological stress due to your IBS, it’s important to talk to your doctor. However, if you feel stigmatized by your health care provider, it may be time to transfer your medical care elsewhere. #flushingoutIBS

Recently, several studies and clinical trials suggest that exclusion diets, such as gluten-free diets and diets low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs), improve IBS symptoms. These diets might influence IBS symptoms via various mechanisms, such as altering the gut microbiome and immune activation. In this video, Dr. Jamie Gregor gives us more information on low FODMAP diets, and how they may help with managing gastrointestinal disorders: How effective is the FODMAP diet for those struggling with IBS-D? https://www.flushingoutibs.ca/video-link #flushingoutIBS

Low FODMAP is a short- or long-term IBS management strategy, in which compounds that may cause intestinal distress, called FODMAPs (i.e. Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols), are either absent or are in a limited quantity. To learn more about this diet, we invite you to watch this video by Dr. Jamie Gregor: How effective is the FODMAP diet for those struggling with IBS-D? https://www.flushingoutibs.ca/video-link #flushingoutIBS

IBS is a functional gastrointestinal syndrome it is not a disease, but a group of symptoms that may cause cramping, bouts of diarrhea, and constipation. IBS can take many forms IBS-C (causing constipation), IBS-D (causing diarrhea) or IBS-M (a mix of constipation and diarrhea). Please take a couple of minutes to watch this video, by Dr. Jamie Gregor: What specific symptoms point to an IBS-D diagnosis? https://www.flushingoutibs.ca/video-link #flushingoutIBS

What causes IBS? Doctors and researchers are still unsure of the exact cause of IBS. Nevertheless, there is growing evidence that alterations in bi-directional braingut interactions are believed to be involved in the pathogenesis of IBS. Moreover, the gut microbiome (i.e. the intestinal bacteria) and its metabolic products are likely to be involved in altering gastrointestinal functions. These generally lead to the most common symptoms of IBS: changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain and cramping, swelling or bloating of the abdomen, and excess gas. #flushingoutIBS