IBS sufferers are sometimes accused of being either ‘hypochondriacs’
However IBS is certainly not an imaginary complaint and, thankfully, the medical profession is starting to recognise this. The trouble is that despite this, there is very little that most doctors are able to do to help those with IBS since Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not covered by general medical training.
Some doctors prescribe anti-depressants for their IBS patients. Of course, depression can precede IBS and the symptoms can also result in the person becoming depressed. However, such an approach does not address underlying causes or in any way help to treat the physical symptoms of IBS.
Furthermore, stress and anxiety can certainly worsen existing symptoms (as many doctors believe) and could even be a primary cause in some cases. However, the effects of these factors can be very physical. Abdominal pain is at least in part caused by spasms in the colon when normal, regular muscular contractions become disrupted.
Elizabeth Harfleet, a respected nutritionist specialising in digestive disorders, has released a new e-book to provide sufferers with practical and expert advice to alleviate their symptoms.
‘IBS Secrets Most Doctors Won’t Know!’ is available for sale on Elizabeth’s website, www.wellbeing-
