NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects millions of people worldwide and is often misunderstood or under-treated with conventional medicine. At Patients Medical in New York City, we go beyond just treating the symptoms. Our integrative approach combines conventional, holistic, and functional medicine to uncover the root causes of IBS—whether it’s gut dysbiosis, food sensitivities, or stress—and offer long-term solutions that work. We treat the whole person, not just the digestive system.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic digestive condition that affects the large intestine (colon), causing symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Unlike inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), IBS does not cause permanent damage to the intestines, but it can significantly impact quality of life.
Key Aspects of IBS:
Functional medicine looks deeper to understand why IBS developed in the first place. Here are some of the most common root causes of IBS:
Hormonal imbalances: Especially in women, changes in hormones (such as estrogen and progesterone) can affect the gut.
To understand the underlying causes of your leaky gut, we use advanced testing:
Sarah, age 40, had been suffering from IBS-D for over five years. She experienced frequent diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain. Traditional treatments provided temporary relief but never solved the issue. After testing, we discovered an imbalance in her gut microbiome and food sensitivities.
Her personalized plan included:
After three months, Sarah’s symptoms were significantly reduced, and she reported fewer flare-ups and improved digestion.
Yes! With the right diet, stress management, and targeted supplementation, many IBS symptoms can be significantly reduced or eliminated.
The main causes of IBS include gut dysbiosis, food sensitivities, stress, leaky gut, infections, and poor diet.
Yes, stress is a common trigger for IBS flare-ups. Managing stress through lifestyle changes and therapies like acupuncture or mindfulness is essential for long-term relief.
Yes, the Low FODMAP diet is highly effective for managing IBS symptoms. It involves eliminating certain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed by the gut and cause bloating and discomfort.
Yes, IBS is linked to other health problems, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, and autoimmune conditions. Healing the gut can help improve overall health.
Healing from IBS can take time, typically 3 to 6 months, depending on the severity and your adherence to the treatment plan.
Some patients may benefit from medications for symptom relief, but many people can manage IBS effectively through diet, supplementation, and lifestyle changes.
A gluten-free diet can be helpful for people with IBS, especially if gluten is a trigger. It’s best to test for food sensitivities to tailor your diet.
Yes, IBS can significantly impact daily life by causing discomfort, anxiety, and social embarrassment. But with the right treatment, relief is possible.
We are an out-of-network provider but offer superbills for reimbursement. Some lab tests may be partially covered by insurance.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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