IBS is a disorder of the bowel, as its name suggests. Usually, digestive disorders, changes in food hygiene standards, etc., are what create bowel troubles. IBS typically strikes without notice, but on occasion, an intestinal infection may be a contributing factor. An people with IBS may not only experience daily difficulties due to this ailment, but they may also become bedridden or housebound, unable to travel even short distances. IBS can present itself in many ways in different people; some IBS patients experience no symptoms or only minor symptoms, whereas other IBS patients experience more severe symptoms.The type of foods eaten affects how severe it is (how often symptoms occur). As a result, doctors advise IBS patients to stick strictly to a prescribed diet. Some studies found that cutting out foods containing IgG resulted in a noticeable improvement in symptoms and quality of life, while a related study found that doing so resulted in a 44% reduction in abdominal pain and a 42% reduction in overall IBS symptoms.
Food hypersensitivities are frequently the cause of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) diseases such bloating, diarrhoea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease (CD), and the accompanying fatigue. The IgG food allergies, which are brought on by molecules called Immunoglobulins G generated as a reaction to particular foods, are typical among them. IBS and CD are two common GI conditions.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome is a painful ailment that makes it difficult for sufferers to work quietly, go to social gatherings, or even commute short distances.
Some patients have moderate IBS, but others have significant problems that worsen over time and have an impact on quality of life.
Diagnosis and Causes of IBS
There are no clear-cut causes of IBS. However, a low-grade inflammatory condition caused by the elevated levels of specific IgG antibodies is considered as a possible trigger. The method of exclusion is used to diagnose IBS because there is no established diagnostic procedure for it.
This means that medical professionals look into potential underlying conditions that could be causing IBS symptoms. IBS doesn't have any obvious reasons. However, a high level of a particular IgG antibody is thought to be a possible trigger for a low-grade inflammatory disease.
Scientific approach to IBS and IgG
An IgG test like ImuPro can be used to identify the problematic food if IBS symptoms are caused by an IgG food allergy. Based on the test results, an elimination diet can significantly reduce IBS symptoms. The patient can still enjoy meals thanks to the nutritious recommendations.
Medication used to treat the condition includes laxatives and stool softeners. People with the condition frequently adopt intricate and strenuous dietary regimens because food consumption is associated with the symptoms.
IBS and the presence of increased IgG antibodies caused by food allergies have been related in several studies.
In a 12-week study by Atkinson et al. (Gut 2004; 53: 1459–1464), "Food elimination based on IgG antibodies in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: a randomised controlled trial," patients with a moderate type of IBS who had no symptoms of lactose intolerance or Celiac disease were the subjects. One group followed a phoney diet, while the other avoided any meals with a high IgG content. The IBS symptoms of the group's individuals significantly improved. A 2010 study by Hon Guo et al. titled "The value of removing foods according to food-specific Immunoglobulin G antibodies in Irritable Bowel Syndrome with diarrhoea" (The Journal of International Medical Research 2012; 40:204-210) had similar outcomes.
