16 December 2024
Navigating IBS Medications: A Comprehensive Guide to NHS Treatments
The NHS offers a variety of medications designed to treat specific IBS symptoms. Here’s a breakdown of how these treatments work: 1. Antispasmodics for Abdominal Pain and Cramping Medications like mebeverine and hyoscine work by relaxing the smooth muscles in the gut, which helps alleviate pain and cramping. A study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology in 2021 reported that 70% of patients experienced significant pain relief with regular use of antispasmodics[^1]. 2....
11 July 2016
Should I test for hydrogen or methane SIBO?
A good lab will actually test for both Hydrogen and Methane at the same time. I have seen many negative hydrogen but methane positive breath tests so it's really important to test for both so that SIBO isn't missed....