IBS & SIBO Support in St. Louis
Many patients come to us after struggling with ongoing bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, or unpredictable digestive symptoms that have been labeled as IBS or SIBO but have not improved with dietary changes, medications, or previous treatment approaches.
These symptoms are often disruptions in gut bacteria balance, digestive motility, food sensitivities, and inflammation within the digestive tract.
At Whole Health & Wellness in St. Louis, we take a personalized, functional medicine approach to IBS and SIBO by identifying and addressing the contributing factors behind these patterns rather than focusing only on symptom management.
Common Symptoms of IBS & SIBO:
Bloating or gas, especially after eating
Abdominal discomfort or cramping
Constipation, diarrhea, or both
Sensitivity to certain foods
Heartburn or reflux (GERD)
Symptoms that fluctuate without an obvious explanation or repeatedly return after temporary improvement
Understanding Why IBS & SIBO Symptoms Persist
Many patients notice that IBS-type symptoms fluctuate throughout the day, worsen after eating, improve temporarily with restrictive diets, or return shortly after previous treatments or protocols.
While diagnoses like IBS may describe a pattern of symptoms, they do not always explain why those symptoms continue to occur. In many cases, underlying factors such as gut bacteria imbalance, digestive motility issues, food sensitivities, yeast overgrowth, stress-related nervous system patterns, and inflammation may all contribute to ongoing bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, constipation, or diarrhea.
Because digestion is influenced by multiple interconnected systems, two people with similar symptoms may have very different underlying patterns contributing to their condition.
Our approach focuses on understanding why symptoms continue returning and addressing the factors contributing to ongoing digestive dysfunction.
Our Approach to IBS & SIBO
We take a comprehensive, root-cause-focused approach to digestive health using functional medicine testing and holistic support strategies.
Rather than focusing only on short-term symptom relief, we work to better understand the underlying patterns contributing to digestive dysfunction so a more personalized care plan can be created.
What Treatment May Include
Depending on your needs, care may include:
Functional lab testing (stool testing, food sensitivity testing, bloodwork)
Personalized nutritional guidance
Targeted supplementation
Gut and microbiome and digestive support
Muscle testing and holistic assessment techniques
Acupuncture and gentle chiropractic care
Who This Approach Is Best For
This approach is often a good fit for individuals who have been dealing with ongoing digestive symptoms that have not fully resolved with dietary changes, medications, or previous treatment approaches.
Many patients seeking this type of care are looking for a comprehensive understanding of why their symptoms continue to return and want to evaluate how digestion, gut bacteria balance, nervous system regulations, food reactions, and inflammation may all be contributing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SIBO?
SIBO refers to an imbalance of bacteria in the small intestine that can contribute to bloating, gas, and other digestive symptoms.
Why do IBS symptoms come and go?
Symptoms may fluctuate due to diet, stress, gut bacteria imbalance, and underlying digestive factors.
Can these symptoms improve naturally?
Many people see improvement when underlying contributing factors are identified and addressed through a personalized approach.
Start Your Personalized Care Plan
If you’re ready to better understand the underlying factors contributing to your IBS or SIBO symptoms and explore a more personalized approach to care, we’re here to help.