According to Cleveland Clinic, IBS “causes uncomfortable or painful abdominal symptoms,” with “constipation, diarrhea, gas, and bloating” being common signs of the condition.
Dr. Salhab explains, “Certain people after they eat get really bad abdominal pain or cramping and even diarrhea because the contractions of the colon can be very powerful and very forceful.”
Nonetheless, there are several strategies you can implement to help alleviate your symptoms.
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Advice
A low FODMAP diet (which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) is designed to help identify foods that may be sensitive to your gut.
Dr. Salhab also suggests avoiding “carbonated beverages, alcohol, certain citrus foods, sometimes dairy, and fried or fatty foods” — in other words, many of the foods we love.
However, he emphasizes that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution, as everyone’s digestive system is unique. The low FODMAP diet simply serves as a tool to help pinpoint which foods work for you and which don’t.
