Evidence-based, locally relevant articles on IBS and digestive health — written for South Africans, reviewed by local gastroenterologists.
Understand laxative options for constipation-predominant IBS, including bulk-forming, osmotic and stimulant types, plus safety tips and when to see a doctor.
Poor sleep may worsen next-day IBS pain and bowel symptoms. Learn how sleep and the gut interact, habits that may help rest, and when to see a doctor.
IBS and depression often occur together. Learn how the gut-brain axis may connect them, what this means for daily symptoms, and when to seek professional care.
Learn which bowel symptoms may need a doctor’s review in suspected IBS, including blood in the stool, weight loss, and symptoms that start after age 50.
Learn how IBS can affect women, why hormones may change symptoms across the menstrual cycle and menopause, and which treatments doctors may consider.
Food intolerances may worsen IBS symptoms. This guide explains the overlap, common trigger foods, testing limits, and when to seek medical evaluation.
Coffee and caffeine may worsen IBS symptoms for some people. Learn how coffee affects the gut, what to try instead, and when to speak with a doctor.
Loperamide may help control diarrhoea in IBS-D, but it has important limits and does not treat all IBS symptoms. Learn about safe use and when to seek care.
Understand why IBS can cause abdominal pain, what may trigger it, and general relief options. Educational information for people seeking reliable guidance.
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