Why is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) so hard to diagnose?
And how to cope with a flare
We're digging into the confusing and often frustrating world of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). With gastroenterologist Dr. Luis Vazquez from WakeMed as our expert guest, we explore what IBS really is, how it’s diagnosed, and how to tell it apart from other gut conditions like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Sarah shares her own journey with IBS since the age of 13.
From the role of fiber and diet to the mysteries of the gut microbiome, this episode covers the latest science on IBS and why why treatment looks different for each person.
00:00 IBS vs. IBD Symptom Differences
04:09 Red Flags for Digestive Health
08:58 Stress and IBS Connection
09:43 IBS: Nervous System Connection
13:45 Food Allergies and IBS Connection
18:01 Minimizing Medications for IBS Treatment
18:59 FODMAPs and Digestive Pain
24:22 "Living with IBS"
