IBS treatment and management, reviewed by a clinician
Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be disruptive and unpredictable. Complete a short online consultation and get a personalised, clinician-reviewed management plan without waiting weeks for a GP appointment.
- A short online consultation about your bowel symptoms
- Reviewed by a UK-registered clinician
- Practical advice plus treatment options if appropriate
Common symptoms of IBS
- Stomach cramps or pain, often eased by going to the toilet
- Bloating and a swollen feeling in your tummy
- Diarrhoea, constipation, or alternating between the two
- Passing mucus with your stool
- Excessive wind and a gurgling tummy
- Symptoms that tend to flare up around stress or certain foods
How it works
Answer a few quick questions
Tell us about your symptoms and medical history in a short online consultation.
Reviewed by a UK clinician
A GPhC-registered pharmacist checks your answers and, if appropriate, issues a prescription.
Delivered to your door
Your treatment is dispensed and posted out in discreet, plain packaging.
Common triggers and what makes symptoms worse
IBS symptoms often flare up in response to particular foods, habits or emotional states. Everyone's triggers are different, but these are among the most commonly reported.
Certain foods (e.g. fatty, spicy or highly processed food)
Stress and anxiety
Caffeine
Alcohol
Poor sleep or irregular routines
Red flag symptoms, see a GP
IBS is diagnosed by ruling out other causes of similar symptoms, so certain red flag features should always be checked by a GP rather than managed through this service alone: unexplained weight loss, rectal bleeding or blood in your stool, unexplained anaemia (which may show up as persistent tiredness or breathlessness), a family history of bowel cancer or inflammatory bowel disease, or if your symptoms start for the first time after the age of 50. Seek urgent medical attention for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or if you're unable to keep fluids down.
FAQs
There's no single test for IBS, it's usually diagnosed based on your pattern of symptoms, alongside ruling out other conditions with similar features. Your consultation will screen for symptoms that need further investigation first.
IBS is a long-term condition that's managed rather than cured, but many people find their symptoms improve significantly with the right combination of diet, lifestyle changes and, where appropriate, treatment.
Not usually for typical IBS symptoms without red flag features. If your symptoms suggest another cause, the clinician will advise on further tests via your GP.
Common approaches include eating regular meals, moderating caffeine and alcohol, adjusting fibre intake, and identifying personal trigger foods. Some people benefit from specialist dietary approaches such as the low-FODMAP diet under professional guidance.
Yes, the gut and nervous system are closely linked, and many people notice their symptoms flare during periods of stress or anxiety.
This varies a lot between individuals. Your clinician can help you build a plan for managing both day-to-day symptoms and flare-ups.
Let a clinician know promptly, a change in your usual pattern, especially with any red flag symptoms, needs proper assessment.
Take control of your IBS
With the right support, IBS symptoms can become far more manageable. Start your free online consultation and get a personalised plan reviewed by a UK clinician.
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