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Does your gut serve as the barometer for your emotions? Are you always looking for the nearest bathroom? Is your stomach always cramping and bloating? Have you always wondered about gluten sensitivity, even though you were told it was not an issue because your celiac tests are negative? What about leaky gut as a cause of IBS? What if there actually were a definable, and fixable, cause of IBS?

Contact us today to schedule an appointment for any of our services or to consult with a Scottsdale irritable bowel syndrome doctor. Our integrative medical center is here to help you find this cause and get you the help you need.* Call us at (480) 418-0220 today for a free 15-minute phone consultation.

About IBS

IBS is defined by the National Institutes of Health as a "functional" gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, meaning that you have lots of symptoms relating to the GI tract, but no evidence of actual damage to intestinal cells, and no discernible cause of the problem. Our patients tell us that in their experience "functional" often means "all in your head".

An estimated 20% of Americans are affected by:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Bloating
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation

The NIH website talks about milk products (as in lactose intolerance), alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, beans and cabbage. And then they move to pharmaceutical medications to suppress the symptoms - fiber pills, laxatives, antidiarrheals, antispasmodics, antidepressants and lubiprostone. Gluten is mentioned only as part of the family history, but not as a potential cause of IBS. Bacterial overgrowth is mentioned, but leaky gut is not.

IBS does not have to be a way of life.

Your stomach always hurts, you can’t figure out why, and neither can the twelve other healthcare practitioners you have seen. You have had every GI test known to mankind, including Xrays, CT scans, colonoscopies, all the other “oscopies” you can think of – and still, nobody has a solution except to “live with it”, recommending antispasmodic drugs for the cramping, and hope that you can find a bathroom in time when you need it.

What Are the Signs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

  • Abdominal pain and cramping
  • Changes in bowel movements – diarrhea, constipation
  • Sticky mucus at the end of the bowel movement
  • Gas and bloating
  • Symptoms persistent for at least 3 months
  • Negative work-up for anatomic cause of symptoms

What Can Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

  • Stress
  • Diet
  • Poor sleep
  • Changes in gut bacteria (microbiome)
  • Antibiotic therapy
  • Overgrowth of yeasts (Candida albicans, and others)
  • Overgrowth of unfriendly bacteria
  • Chronic infections
  • Chronic toxicities (heavy metals, pesticides in foods)

What Foods Trigger Irritable Bowel Syndrome Attacks?

There are some specific food groups that can trigger IBS attacks, but these can differ between individuals. Common foods that trigger irritable bowel syndrome attacks include:

  • Sugary drinks
  • Fried and fatty foods
  • Chocolate
  • Alcohol and caffeine
  • Other common food culprits – wheat, dairy, corn, soy, citrus, eggs, beef, shellfish

In order to control IBS attacks, conventional wisdom suggests that you try to eat around the same time every day to keep your digestive system regulated. In addition, if you know of certain foods that can cause you to have digestive issues, it only makes common sense to eliminate them from your diet. But that is pretty much as far as conventional wisdom goes.

If you are serious about losing your IBS symptoms, and need help figuring out the triggers, we are happy to do a free 15-minute phone consultation, to determine whether we think we can help you overcome your health challenges and regain control of your gut.

IBS does not have to be a way of life.

How We Can Help

Our medical team at Arizona Center for Advanced Medicine believes that "functional" means just that - something in the GI tract is not working correctly, and we can both find and fix the cause.* Call our Scottsdale integrative medical center to speak to one of our team at length and we can schedule an appointment. It is possible to get relief and we can help you get it!

Call (480) 418-0220 to reach our Scottsdale integrative medical center.

*Disclaimer: There is no guarantee of successes for any given medical treatment. Each individual is unique and may respond differently to our medical services, meaning results may vary for each person.

Recent Testimonials
From Our Previous Patients

  • You folks have given me my life back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    “My entire life I have had difficulty with digestion. I had unexplained hives from the age of 16. As an adult I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Eating no grains or glutens of any kind just chicken and fish and green veggies, I have lost 27 pounds and have had NO heartburn at all!* With the Vitamin B, Lipoic Acid and Omega 3 I now am not exhausted all the time either.* I have energy!!!* I know the gut will take a lot longer to heal as I am still having stool issues but I am starting to see a slight improvement there too.* I have not had any sugars including from any fruit now for 2 ½ months but I would really like to be able to have a little fruit and sweet potatoes. I want to make sure the yeast is gone before I do this. You folks have given me my life back.* Thank you from the bottom of my heart.* *Disclaimer: There is no guarantee of successes for any given medical treatment. Each individual is unique and may respond differently to our medical services, meaning results may vary for each person.”

    S.T.

  • Definitely a game changer!

    “I just wanted to take a moment to email you to say thank you for your very detailed testing and even considering Lyme as a possible suspect to my ailments.* Had I not gone to see you I would have never even thought of Lyme as a reason for my weakness on my right arm and leg.* In your recommendations you had stated you wanted me to possibly get checked for Lyme and I asked and asked and not one insurance doctor would do the test.* Everyone said that there was no reason to check. Well, we moved to Virginia at the end of November and finally about three weeks ago the neurologist that I went to see for my migraines here tested me for Lyme. The results came back equivocal (1.10 on Elisa) and she simply stated that they found antibodies in my blood. And she started me on Doxycycline (100mg 2x day) for 21 days. I don’t know much about Lyme but will be seeing an infectious disease doctor on Wednesday. In the meantime, we had our newborn (born 1/21/13) tested with the Western blot and another test and per the pediatrician the results were negative. We will continue praying that he will not be affected. … Thank you very much for being that little guiding light that led us in the right direction.* Once again Dr.Grout, continue to do what you do.* You were definitely a game changer for sure.* *Disclaimer: There is no guarantee of successes for any given medical treatment. Each individual is unique and may respond differently to our medical services, meaning results may vary for each person.”

    J.P.

  • I thank God for Dr. Grout and for this facility.

    “I thank God for Dr. Grout and for this facility. With Dr. Grout’s diverse background she is many doctors in one.* I’ve been amazed by her professional medical expertise and also the team of doctors and nurses working together.* Fighting Lyme disease has not been a pleasant experience but Dr. Grout has always put me first in everything.* She does not do a “one size fits all” approach.* She is very attentive to each patient’s daily assessments.* The knowledge I have acquired from Dr. Grout will impact me for the rest of my life. *Disclaimer: There is no guarantee of successes for any given medical treatment. Each individual is unique and may respond differently to our medical services, meaning results may vary for each person.”

    C.R.

  • Doctors that listen and care!

    “I am a chronic Lyme patient and on a very long road to recovery. I have seen many doctors. I can't count the times I have felt like I was on the clock or get my 15 minutes of attention and then pushed out the door. At ACAM I never feel that way, for the first time I feel hope, understanding and compassion from Dr. Grout and her amazing staff!”

    Gary Kuhl

  • My life changed when I began treatment at the Arizona Center for Advanced Medicine.

    “I have suffered with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and Diabetes Type 2 for a number of years. As the MCS progressively worsened over the years, I was basically confined to my home. Certain activities of daily living became impossible or extremely difficult for me to do; shopping, pumping gas, traveling, attending religious services. I began to socialize less and less with friends and family, due to their homes or they themselves not being environmentally friendly. Their laundry detergent, perfumes, or deodorant would cause me to become very ill. My diabetes was also out of control, even with traditional prescription drugs including insulin. My life changed when I began treatment at the Arizona Center for Advanced Medicine.* My diabetes is finally stable with the correct diet, supplements, and exercise regimen.* My MCS no longer has complete control over my life.* I still avoid chemical exposure as much as possible but with supplements and a personal air purifier I am now able to be more independent and enjoy a social life once again.* My quality of life has significantly improved only after 2 months of treatment!* I cannot thank them enough!* *Disclaimer: There is no guarantee of successes for any given medical treatment. Each individual is unique and may respond differently to our medical services, meaning results may vary for each person.”

    LB