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IBS in women: why symptoms track the menstrual cycle, how it differs from endometriosis, and what changes in pregnancy and perimenopause. GPhC #9011198
How to manage an IBS flare-up: what to eat, which medicine matches which symptom, what prolongs a flare, and when it is not a flare. GPhC #9011198.
Soluble vs insoluble fibre in IBS: which helps, why bran is discouraged, how to increase fibre without worsening bloating. GPhC pharmacy #9011198.
Loperamide for IBS-D: correct dosing, taking it before triggers rather than after, side effects and the maximum daily dose. GPhC pharmacy #9011198.
How stress affects IBS: the gut-brain axis explained, why symptoms are not psychological, and which therapies and medicines help. GPhC pharmacy #9011198.
IBS red flags explained: the symptoms that mean it is not IBS, the conditions that mimic it, and the tests NICE recommends. GPhC pharmacy #9011198.
Peppermint oil for IBS: how menthol relaxes gut muscle, the correct dose and timing, side effects and who should avoid it. GPhC pharmacy #9011198.
Mebeverine, Buscopan and alverine compared for IBS: doses, timing, side effects and which suits which symptom pattern. GPhC-registered pharmacy #9011198.
The low FODMAP diet explained phase by phase: what to restrict, how to reintroduce, and why strict restriction is temporary. GPhC pharmacy #9011198.
IBS-C, IBS-D and IBS-M explained: how each subtype is defined, how to identify yours, and which treatments help each. GPhC-registered pharmacy #9011198.
What mebeverine is used for — IBS, stomach cramps and gut spasms. How it works, dosage, side effects and how to get it in the UK.