Do you have frequent abdominal bloating or discomfort?

Do you have frequent diarrhea or are you frequently constipated?

Have you been told that you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting as many as 20% of Americans.    The typical symptoms of IBS include abdominal bloating and soreness, gas, and alternating diarrhea and constipation.

While it is not commonly considered a serious health threat, for some people it can cause significant discomfort and greatly impact quality of life. They may be unable to work, attend social events, or even travel short distances.

Conventional medical treatment focuses on symptom control, using fiber and medications that help to control motility.  A psychological component is suspected in many cases and so anti-depressant medications may also be prescribed.  While these approaches may help to decrease the symptoms for some, for many they are not adequate as they do not help to correct the underlying causes.

Dr Knight’s approach to patients with IBS focuses on determining the underlying causes and helping to correct the dysfunctions that are causing the symptoms.  This leads to a more lasting improvement that takes into account the whole person.

While each person is an individual some of the more common approaches that Dr Knight looks at with patients with IBS include:

•Identifying and eliminating food allergies and sensitivities
•Investigating and correcting alterations in bacteria and yeast in the gastrointestinal tract
•Assessing and improving digestive function
•Improving gastrointestinal motility
•Addressing underlying stress and anxiety
•Optimizing diet and nutrition to support a healthy gastrointestinal tract

If you have IBS, don’t go on suffering any longer.  Call today to schedule an appointment and begin your road to more optimal health.aeczane.com/viga-84000/