Irritable bowel syndrome (simply termed “IBS”) is a common, yet poorly understood problem.  Chronic abdominal issues afflict millions of Americans, but the conventional approach is often fraught with no specific reason and hence to specific treatment of help the problem.

The Wycoff Wellness Center’s definition of IBS is simple:  Any uncomfortable single symptom or set of symptoms associated with the gastrointestinal tract.  The possible symptoms include:

• Gas
• Bloating
• Indigestion
• Heartburn
• Reflux
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Alternating diarrhea and constipation
• Abnormal bowel frequency
• Abnormal bowel urgency
• Incomplete evacuation
• Cramping
• Sense of fullness
• Hemorrhoids
• Anal fissures (cracking of the skin around the anus)
• Fistulas
• Anal itching (chronic)
• Recurrent mouth sores
• Ulcers in any part of the gastrointestinal tract
• Pain
• Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining)
• Esophagitis (inflammation of the esophageal lining)
• Gallstones or poorly functioning gallbladder

The Wycoff Wellness Center’s approach is the look for the cause of your symptoms.  We employ a number of methods to find the cause(s) including:

• A detailed history and physical examination
• Routine blood testing (CBC, blood chemistries, thyroid testing, etc.)
• Ultrasound
• CT or MRI scan
• Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
• Organic Acid Testing
• Food allergy testing (skin & blood testing)
• Testing for chronic yeast overgrowth
• Indentification of gluten related issues
• Endoscopic GI evaluation (EGD and/or colonoscopy)

The Wycoff Wellness Center has a number of unique treatments for irritable bowel syndrome.  Your treatment or treatments will depend upon your specific identified issues but include:

• An appropriate elimination diet program
• Low Dose Allergy Immunotherapy
• IV vitamin/nutrient infusions
• Appropriate supplement
• Treatment of chronic yeast overgrowth
• Treatment of chronic bowel dysbiosis (bacterial overgrowth)
• Colon hydrotherapy

The Wycoff Wellness Center’s approach is comprehensive and will explore different reasons for your chronic gastrointestinal issues.  Contact our office today and find out if this approach may be helpful to you!