While many people think Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disease, it is a syndrome defined by a recurring set of symptoms including stomach pain, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS-C is the subtype of IBS defined by constipation: infrequent and difficult bowel movements accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, and hard, lumpy stool.
What is it?
Who does it affect?
What causes it?
IBS is a chronic functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, which means that the stomach and brain aren’t working together like they’re supposed to. That breakdown makes for a sensitive digestive tract, causing constipation and accompanying symptoms.
IBS is a fairly common condition, affecting 10-15% of Americans. Risk factors include gender (cases are more common in women than men), age (people under 50 are higher risk), food intolerances, and mental health issues.
While the exact cause of IBS is unknown, researchers think it may be caused by sensitivity in the nervous system or irregular muscle contractions in the intestines. Other potential causes include severe infections and changes in the microbes that live in your gut and intestines.
THE EVENS APPROACH
Treating IBS-C with continuous, integrated care
When it comes to treating symptoms of IBS-C, there’s no silver bullet—solutions vary with each person and their unique diet, mental health, and lifestyle situation. That’s why our experts take a continuous care approach, working closely with you to identify the right combination of treatments that provide real, lasting relief. We won’t give up until we get it right, whether that’s on our first try, or our fourth.
Diagnostic Testing
Fine-tuning your treatment plan
If necessary, we’ll order a blood, stool, or breath test to learn more about what’s going on inside your body.
We adjust your treatments in response to changes in your symptoms and lifestyle until we find a plan that provides long-term relief.
An integrated mix of treatments
Ongoing expert guidance
Your treatment plan may include dietary recommendations and proven CBT methods, in addition to OTC and Rx medications.
We check in with you on a quarterly basis, and are always here to answer questions and provide support via messaging and email.
Real customers, real results
LIFE CHANGING
"I've used Evens for almost a month now and my personalized plan not only works for me but, literally gave me my life back!"
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