IBS affects almost one in six Americans and is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation. Today physicians are better able to diagnose this complex disorder, understand and explain its origins, and develop a treatment plan that effectively meets the individual needs of a patient.Since publication of the first edition of Making Sense of IBS, diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome have changed significantly. Drawing on his many years of experience treating people who have symptoms of IBS, Dr. Brian E. Lacy has greatly expanded the first edition, adding new topics and the latest findings on tests, medications, alternative treatments, dietary factors, and lifestyle. Dr. Lacy explains normal digestion, the causes of IBS, how IBS is diagnosed, and what to expect with treatment. He also explores special topics such as IBS in children and psychological, hypnotherapeutic, and psychiatric therapies. Important new information in the second edition includes
the roles of fiber, gluten, lactose, and fructose in the development and treatment of IBS
the use of probiotics and antibiotics to treat IBS
similarities and differences between IBS and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
the relationship between small intestine bacterial overgrowth and IBS
how to make the most of your visits to a gastroenterologist
lifestyle modifications that can improve symptoms of IBSMaking Sense of IBS is an essential resource for anyone who has symptoms or a diagnosis of IBS as well as for health professionals who treat people with this complex disorder.
Preface Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Part I: Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Basics 1. Overview of IBS 2. What Is IBS? 3. Why Do I Have IBS? 4. How Common Is IBS? 5. What Is My Prognosis? 6. The Anatomy of Digestion Part II: Diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome 7. How Is IBS Diagnosed? 8. Diagnostic Tests and What They Mean 9. IBS and Other Medical Disorders 10. IBS and Diet 11. IBS and Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) 12. IBS versus IBD Part III: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome 13. Treatment Basics 14. Lifestyle Modifications 15. Diet Modifications 16. Treatment Options for IBS with Constipation 17. Treatment Options for IBS with Diarrhea 18. Medications for Abdominal Pain Associated with IBS 19. Treatments for Gas and Bloating 20. Probiotics and Antibiotics: Frequently Asked Questions 21. Complementary and Alternative Medicine 22. Psychological, Hypnotherapeutic, and PsychiatricTherapies 23. The Ingredients of an Effective Doctor's Appointment Part IV: Other Issues 24. IBS and Children 25. What Does the Future Hold? Appendix: About Clinical Trials and Scientific Research Patient Resources Glossary References Index
""Anybody who has symptoms or a diagnosis of IBS and clinincal staff who may encounter patients with the disease, should read this fascinating book.""
