Holistic Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment In Sydney
Looking for a holistic approach to irritable bowel syndrome treatment in Sydney?
A functional and integrative medicine doctor, Dr Jaimini Raniga has 30+ years of experience helping people improve and better manage their gut health—with a special interest in assisting those with irritable bowel syndrome (‘IBS’).
By practising functional and integrative medicine, Dr Jaimini treats both symptoms and their root causes so that meaningful and sustainable change can occur—rather than simply focusing on treating symptoms with temporary fixes. Her focus is the best health outcomes possible by taking a wider view of patient wellbeing.
What are the symptoms of IBS?
Extremely varied, IBS symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain
- Alternative diarrhoea and constipation
- Anxiety and stress
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Cramping
- Diarrhoea
- Inconsistent bowel habits
- Fatigue
- Flatulence
- Nausea
How is IBS diagnosed in Australia?
Like it is in much of the western world, IBS is unfortunately highly prevalent in modern Australia. A chronic condition that can affect anyone usually from their teens onwards, IBS symptoms are often more severe in women.
Diagnosis relies heavily on identifying symptoms and eliminating other potential causes, with no single test that can be relied on 100% of the time to prove its presence.
What are the causes of IBS?
While genetics can play a role, lifestyle factors are also highly significant. IBS causes include:
- Anxiety and stress
- Dietary factors (e.g. fatty foods, dairy products, nutrient deficiencies)
- Exposure to toxins (e.g. pollution, processed foods, drugs, dyes, heavy metal)
- Food allergies
- Food intolerances
- Genetics
- Hormonal changes
- Infections (e.g. gastroenteritis)
How can functional and integrative medicine help with IBS treatment?
Functional and integrative medicine complement and enhance conventional healthcare, allowing for a far more holistic treatment pathway where your whole person—body, mind, and lifestyle—are considered.
In this respect, Dr Jaimini collaborates with you to provide a tailored IBS treatment plan that addresses healing at multiple levels so you can achieve a better quality of life. This involves assessing key factors such as diet, exercise, stress management, and more.