The Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Diet Guide

Consider Avoiding Gluten

Not everybody with irritable bowel syndrome has a gluten intolerance, but there is a larger prevalence of gluten intolerance in patients with this condition than in individuals without it. If individuals are not sure whether gluten affects them, they should try avoiding it for a few weeks and see if their symptoms improve. Gluten is found in whole grains like wheat, barley, and rye. This protein sometimes causes allergic reactions. If individuals are allergic to gluten, the condition is known as celiac disease. Celiac disease can sometimes present with symptoms similar to those of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea predominance. Celiac disease is classified as an autoimmune disorder because it occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissues. This reaction happens when individuals eat gluten, and the disease can cause changes to intestinal cells over time. In turn, this leads to trouble absorbing nutrients and further intestinal distress.

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