The Functional Gut Clinic Blog

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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IBS Food Diary: How to Track Symptoms and Find Patterns

IBS Food Diary: How to Track Symptoms and Find Patterns

Published on: 22/10/2026

Learn how to keep an IBS food and symptom diary, what to record beyond meals, how long to track symptoms, and how to spot useful patterns without over-restricting your diet.

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IBS and Alcohol: Which Drinks Trigger Symptoms?

IBS and Alcohol: Which Drinks Trigger Symptoms?

Published on: 20/10/2026

Learn how alcohol can affect IBS, which drinks are more likely to trigger symptoms, whether quantity matters, and how to reduce the risk of a flare-up.

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