Why IBS is not a real diagnosis with Dr. Monica Jauregui
6 months ago
- IBS is often a non-diagnosis. It’s a catch-all term for unexplained digestive symptoms. True root causes may include low stomach acid, enzyme deficiencies, dysbiosis, or SIBO — which functional medicine targets directly.
- SIBO and leaky gut create systemic inflammation. Bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine produces gases that trigger gut damage and increased intestinal permeability. This “leaky gut” allows toxins into the bloodstream, which can cause brain fog, fatigue, sleep issues, hormone imbalances, skin problems, joint pain, and cardiovascular inflammation.
- Healing requires addressing root causes, not just symptoms. Treatment involves antimicrobials (herbal or pharmaceutical), restoring digestive enzymes and stomach acid, and fixing motility issues that drive recurrence. Functional medicine focuses on personalized, long-term solutions rather than short-term symptom suppression.
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