The Functional Gut Clinic Blog

IBS-C Treatment Not Working? What to Try Next

IBS-C Treatment Not Working? What to Try Next

Published on: 30/10/2026

Discover what to try when IBS-C treatment is not working, from reviewing laxatives and prescription options to hypnotherapy, specialist care, and research studies.

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What Causes IBS-C? Why It Can Be Hard to Treat

What Causes IBS-C? Why It Can Be Hard to Treat

Published on: 28/10/2026

Learn what causes IBS-C, including slow transit, visceral hypersensitivity, methane, gut-brain signalling, and pelvic floor dysfunction, and why treatment can be difficult.

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Joining an IBS Clinical Trial: What to Expect

Joining an IBS Clinical Trial: What to Expect

Published on: 26/10/2026

Thinking about joining an IBS clinical trial? Learn how consent, placebos, randomisation, safety monitoring, visits, and withdrawal work before taking part.

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IBS-C Symptoms vs Chronic Constipation

IBS-C Symptoms vs Chronic Constipation

Published on: 24/10/2026

Learn how IBS-C symptoms differ from chronic or functional constipation, why abdominal pain matters, and when to speak to your GP about diagnosis and treatment.

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