IBS

IBS Treatment and Diet

The Wilma Kirsten Clinic frequently sees patients presenting with symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) including IBS pain in the abdomen, bloating, constipation and flatulence. By a process of non-invasive IBS testing to confirm the suspected diagnosis of IBS and in-depth consultations to determine an appropriate diet for the IBS sufferer, many previous Wilma Kirsten Clinic IBS patients have experienced relief as can be seen by the following testimonials:

Whereas doctors only treated the symptoms, you seemed to see the whole picture. I followed the diet and supplement regime you set out and even though initially found it quite difficult, stuck with it and now feel like a different person. – Heather

I have realised I forgot to write a thank you line for doing such a great job ridding me of all those foul parasites! Anyway, its been six months and the bad flatulence, bloating and other unfortunate side affects of infections have gone – Matt

Just to let you know that I’ve spoken to my GP who was very impressed with the results of the comprehensive stool analysis that you use – Mrs R

To read two IBS case studies using real examples from the Wilma Kirsten Clinic, please click here.

Test kits are non-invasive and are sent directly to patients for completion in the comfort of their own homes.

IBS consultations take place at clinics in either Harley Street, London or Oxford. Telephone consultations are also possible for IBS patients who are unable to reach the clinic locations.

To identify the underlying cause of your IBS order a non-invasive Comprehensive Stool Analysis today.

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What is IBS?

The causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are not clear and certainly not well understood. IBS is defined as a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by the following presenting symptoms which significantly affect quality of life for the patient:

1. Abdominal pain and discomfort
2. Constipation
3. Diarrhoea
4. Bloating

IBS is one of the top 10 reasons for seeking primary care and few effective therapies have been identified [1]. It is believed that 75% of patients suffering with IBS in the USA remain undiagnosed [2]. Statistics show that women are 1.5 to 2% more likely to develop IBS compared to men.

IBS often results after a stressful event such as a recent separation, miscarriage, redundancy, a public speaking event and sometimes after travels abroad where you suffered from traveller’s diarrhoea. A stressful event requires a much higher level of nutritional support and can impact the biological pathways in your body. Psychological stress has the propensity to exacerbate IBS symptoms particularly pertaining to bowel function. Depression and anxiety furthermore aggravate symptoms of IBS, which highlights the importance of considering individual health status, lifestyle, and state of emotional well-being when addressing symptoms of IBS.
 
IBS symptoms are classified as follows:

 
Conventional medicine include:

 
To uncover the root cause of your IBS symptoms it is imperative to investigate and eliminate the following as a possible contributory factor:

• Food Intolerances / Allergies
• Candida or yeast overgrowth
• Hormonal Imbalances
• Lack of digestive enzymes
• Intestinal permeability, commonly referred to as Leaky gut
• Parasites, including Blastocystis hominis, Dientamoeba fragilis, Endilomax nana, Entamoeba hartmanni, Strongyloides stercoralis, and Giardia lamblia
• Bacterial infections, including Citrobacter freundii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Escherichia coli, Citrobacter braakii
• Insufficient good gut bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium
• Stress related to abnormal or elevated cortisol secretion

 
In order to pinpoint the real causes of a patient’s IBS symptoms, the Wilma Kirsten Clinic offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive tests.
 

How can the Wilma Kirsten Clinic provide help for IBS?

Once your medical practitioner has ruled out Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Coeliac Disease, you may be diagnosed with IBS. Diagnosis in hand, you may continue to experience the same symptoms and be offered no lasting relief, either because you have been misdiagnosed or because the exact cause of your symptoms has not been fully investigated and addressed. You may even have been given any of the following medication:

 
The testimonial below shows how a non-systemic methodology to diagnosis and treatment can lead to years of frustration and misery for a patient.
 
I just want to say a huge thank you for all your help and support with everything. For the first time in years I really feel like I’m getting better, and I can’t tell you what a relief it has been to have someone who has been so supportive, understanding and constructive as yourself in amongst the frustration of candida and the other candida related conditions I was suffering from. After years of visiting GPs and specialists who dismissed my ailments as the untreatable ‘IBS’, it was only in my dreams that I would find someone who could pinpoint exactly what I had and how I could treat it in a natural yet effective manner. Thank you so much once again. – Francesca
 
At the Wilma Kirsten Clinic we believe in a testing first approach in order that we can fully understand the reasons behind the IBS symptoms that patients have been experiencing.
 
We start from a basis of fact and take a detailed medical history and review of a patient’s lifestyle in order that we can accurately identify the most beneficial test for each unique, individual person.
 
Previous IBS patients have frequently been shocked by the results of these tests.
 
For example, in a study of 393 samples* tested at the Wilma Kirsten Clinic, 35% of patients suspected of suffering from IBS were found to have one or more parasite in their digestive system. It is therefore imperative to perform suitable tests prior to reaching a conclusion on a specific protocol to implement in order to alleviate IBS symptoms.
 
*Full details of the sample and test results can be found here.

 
In your consultation I will identify which specific tests will give you the most value and benefit. I will also assess your individual nutritional needs and suggest specific dietary changes which fit in with your lifestyle.

 
For any queries, to order a test kit or to make an appointment please contact The Wilma Kirsten Clinic by email.
 
If you would like to speak to Wilma Kirsten direct, call +44 (0)787 608 4829
 
Alternatively email your telephone number and Wilma Kirsten will contact you at a convenient time to discuss how to proceed without any cost to you.
 
For more information on Wilma Kirsten including her experience and qualifications please click here
 

Further Testimonials from the Wilma Kirsten Clinic

On getting her re-test results which showed no more bacterial infection and no more Candida, Charlotte send this reply:
I’m thrilled!! That’s really good news, so glad that it has all paid off, thank you for all your help with it.

I can’t believe how something as simple as altering my diet has ultimately changed my life! When I first met you I genuinely felt my Crohn’s Disease was getting so bad I’d need to be admitted into a hospital, and yet 6 months on from taking your dietary advice I’m healthier and more symptom-free than I’ve ever been! I’ve learnt that you can indeed be healthy and live a normal life despite living with an illness, and for that I am truly grateful!- Lawrence
 
References:
1. Greenfield, RH (MD) (2011). An Honest Response – Placebos and IBS. Alternative Medicine Alert. Vol. 14, Issue 2, p. 20.
2. Yoon, et al (2011). Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Adults: Conventional and Complementary/Alternative Approaches