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The low fodmap diet consists of foods that are low on FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols). FODMAPs are nothing but short-chain carbohydrates that is not absorbed properly by the intestines. FODMAP is nothing but sugar. This diet is suggested to people who have constant abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, etc.

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How can I manage alternating constipation and diarrhea?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What you are describing sounds like irritable bowel syndrome mixed type (IBS-M), where the bowel switches between constipation and diarrhea.

How can I manage my diet and fear of eating with IBS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand how stressful this situation can feel.

Is it safe to take Eluxadoline for a long time for IBSD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms suggest irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea predominant (IBS-D).

At 34, which food supplements can help me with IBS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your experience is unfortunately common in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The symptoms like, Bloating.

Do low-FODMAP diets and medicines help manage IBS symptoms?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I hear your frustration loud and clear, and it is completely justified.

I have excess gas production with pinchy pain and altered bowel movements. Can this be IBS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing a detailed history. There are a few details I would have appreciated.

I have ulcerative colitis. Can probiotics capsules help me?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your diagnosis of ulcerative colitis means there is chronic inflammation in the lining of the large intestine.

At 40, can probiotics and hypnotherapy manage my mixed IBS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. For mixed-type irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your treatment usually depends on which symptom is worse at the time.

At 34, how can I follow a low FODMAP diet for my IBS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I understand how frustrating and disruptive IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can be.

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

How can my sister manage her IBS-D in the long-term?

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