The full form of IBS is irritable bowel syndrome. IBS is a group of gastrointestinal conditions that cause abdominal pain and changes in bowel movement. The common symptoms include stomach cramps, stomach pain, bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea. Only symptomatic treatment and home remedies are helpful.
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Does the keto diet positively affect and alleviate IBS?
Query: Hello doctor, Does the keto diet positively affect and alleviate stomach issues such as IBS? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Keto diet is a crash diet, which means it can be done for a short period of two to three months or so. It can surely improve digestive issues such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) as it involves a very low intake of carbohydrates. But one must be careful in making t... Read Full »
I have chronic diarrhea with IBS. Kindly suggest diet recommendations to prevent diarrhea.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having hypo-beta-lipoproteinemia since birth. I am taking high doses of Vitamin E and A since then. Now I am 42 years old and diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). What should I eat to avoid diarrhea? I have diarrhea for almost two years. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I still need many details for proper medical intervention so that I can provide a customized diet plan. We need to discuss a food map list to understand the foods that upset your stomach (I meant food immediately causes diarrhea). Until then, follow these tips: ... Read Full »
I have stomach pain and swollen ankles. What could be the problem?
Query: Hello Doctor, Since 1 month I have been suffering from stomach problem. Whenever I eat something, I immediately have stomach pain and pass stools. There is swelling in both the ankles. I feel weak. What could be the problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The stomach ache may be due to peptic ulcer. If the pain increases after consuming food, then the location of ulcer is in the stomach. Hence, such patients hesitate to eat food despite hunger. On the other hand, if the abdominal pain is seen before food and the pain su... Read Full »