IBS For Dummies
1. Edition April 2025
352 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Get trustworthy answers to all your questions about irritable bowel syndrome
IBS For Dummies is a much-needed resource that covers all aspects of this common gastrointestinal disorder, from a basic understanding of how the digestive tract works to managing the difficult and often unpredictable symptoms that come with the condition. This essential guide also gives those with IBS and IBS-like symptoms key tips on how to adapt their lifestyle and live life to the fullest. Packed with up-to-date scientific information, IBS For Dummies takes you through the different subtypes of IBS and their symptoms, covers treatment options, and provides helpful tips in a clear and approachable way. The compassionate Dummies approach makes coping with IBS easier, so you won't be held back by your symptoms.
* Discover the role of the gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis in IBS
* Learn how you can get an IBS diagnosis and find the treatment that works for you
* Find IBS-friendly recipes, current research findings, and new management options
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with IBS--or struggles with IBS symptoms without a diagnosis--this book will help you uncover new avenues for relief. Healthcare professionals looking to educate patients will also love this approachable reference.
Part 1: Becoming Familiar with IBS 5
Chapter 1: A Road Map to Success with IBS 7
Chapter 2: Demystifying IBS 19
Chapter 3: Discovering Who Gets IBS and Why 37
Chapter 4: Understanding How the Gut-Brain Axis Works in IBS 47
Part 2: Navigating an IBS Diagnosis 67
Chapter 5: Determining Whether You Have IBS 69
Chapter 6: Moving Forward with an IBS Diagnosis 85
Part 3: Managing IBS 99
Chapter 7: Changing Your Diet to Manage IBS 101
Chapter 8: Implementing a Diet That Works for You 119
Chapter 9: Treating IBS with Medications 139
Chapter 10: Exploring Emerging Treatments for IBS 151
Chapter 11: Seeking Mind-Body Treatments 161
Chapter 12: Adjusting Your Lifestyle to Manage IBS 173
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Quality of Life with IBS 189
Part 4: Coping with IBS at Specific Times 203
Chapter 14: Dealing with IBS in Childhood 205
Chapter 15: Handling IBS in Pregnancy 215
Chapter 16: Dealing with IBS as an Athlete 227
Part 5: Eating Well with IBS 235
Chapter 17: Setting Yourself Up for Low-FODMAP Success 237
Chapter 18: Soups and Salads 249
Chapter 19: Main Dishes 263
Chapter 20: Sides and Snacks 277
Chapter 21: Desserts 291
Part 6: The Part of Tens 305
Chapter 22: Ten Items for Your IBS Survival Kit 307
Chapter 23: Ten Myths about IBS 315
Index 323
Maitreyi Raman, MD, FRCPC, is a gastroenterologist, nutrition specialist, and associate professor at the University of Calgary.
Natasha Haskey, RD, PhD, is a registered dietitian and a researcher at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan.
