Research has found that as many as one in two people may experience gut health issues . What are the most common gut health problems Australians have ? And what are the first line treatments dietitians should consider for them ?
The most common issues I see are bloating , pain , diarrhoea and constipation . Most often , people have tried to manage these concerns on their own by avoiding key food groups or buying into fad fixes or detoxes . They end up with a very restrictive diet , which often worsens symptoms .
In each case , there ' s a few things I would always ask :
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How long has the problem been going on ?
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How severe are the symptoms ?
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Are there any obvious triggers ?
What medical investigations have been done ?
What interventions have they tried ?
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