IBS Melbourne
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment in Melbourne
Understand Your Symptoms & Feel Better Naturally
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common digestive conditions I see in my online Melbourne clinic — affecting an estimated 1 in 7 people.
IBS is diagnosed using the Rome IV criteria, often after standard medical tests such as:
- colonoscopy
- gastroscopy
- coeliac screening
- blood tests
…have ruled out conditions like coeliac disease, IBD and infection.
Unfortunately, many people are told IBS is lifelong and that a restrictive diet (often low FODMAP) is the only option.
But this is outdated.
When you understand what’s actually driving your IBS, you can dramatically reduce symptoms and improve food tolerance.
Inside Bloated to Body Confident, you’ll learn how IBS develops, what drives your symptoms, and how to support your gut naturally, without long-term restriction.
What Is IBS?
IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder affecting: abdominal pain, digestion, motility, nervous system signalling and gut–brain communication
It is not caused by structural damage, which is why your tests may look “normal” but your symptoms feel anything but.
Common Symptoms of IBS
IBS symptoms vary but often include:
• bloating
• abdominal pain
• gas and distension
• diarrhoea, constipation, or both
• urgency or incomplete bowel movements
• food intolerances (especially garlic, onion, beans, milk, wheat, apples, certain vegetables)
• nausea
• visible abdominal swelling
• fluctuating symptoms driven by stress or certain foods
IBS impacts more than the gut, it affects confidence, comfort, consistency and your relationship with food.
What Causes IBS Symptoms?
IBS develops due to one or more underlying drivers:
• SIBO (present in up to 78% of IBS cases)
• gut–brain axis imbalance
• low motility
• post-infectious changes (after gastroenteritis or food poisoning)
• microbiome imbalance (dysbiosis)
•intestinal permeability (leaky gut)
• nervous system dysregulation, stress or trauma
• mould exposure
• bile flow or enzyme insufficiencies
• hormonal changes
Identifying which drivers apply to you is the foundation of treatment.
How IBS Is Diagnosed
IBS is diagnosed using:
The Rome IV Criteria, which includes:• abdominal pain at least once per week
• related to bowel movements
• associated with constipation, diarrhoea, or both
• present for at least 3 months
Testing for IBS:
IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning doctors diagnose IBS when:
• colonoscopy
• gastroscopy
• coeliac screening
• stool tests
• blood tests
...all return normal
However, these tests do not identify the root cause — they only rule out disease.
For true healing, you need to understand the underlying patterns.
This is exactly what you learn inside Bloated to Body Confident.
How I Treat IBS Naturally
IBS doesn’t improve when you only treat the symptoms. It improves when you address:
1. Visceral sensitivityReduces pain and hypersensitivity.
2. Gut motilityAddresses constipation or irregular bowel movements as well as deeper motility signalling issues.
3. Microbiome healthImproves bacterial balance in the small and large intestine
4. Digestive functionOptimises stomach acid, enzymes and bile flow.
5. Leaky gut repairSupports the intestinal barrier.
6. Nervous system supportCalms IBS flare-ups driven by stress and gut-brain axis dysregulation.
7. Dietary clarityBuilds confidence, not restriction.
8. Immune functionReduces Inflammation and post-infection support.
All of these components are part of the step-by-step system in Bloated to Body Confident
The Problem With Long-Term Restrictive Diets
Low FODMAP can bring relief, but it's not designed for long-term use because:
✘ It does not fix the root cause
✘ It can worsen food intolerance long-term
✘ It can negatively impact the microbiome
✘ It increases food fear and anxiety
The goal is not restriction — it’s resilience.
Inside Bloated to Body Confident , you’ll learn how to improve food tolerance naturally without relying on rigid diets.
FAQ's
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Common symptoms include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, gas, urgency, and reactions to high-FODMAP foods.