You eat a healthy lunch and feel great. An hour later, you look down and feel like you popped a button on your jeans. The bloating is uncomfortable, distracting, and frustrating. You might have heard terms like IBS, SIBO, or leaky gut thrown around, but knowing which one applies to you can feel impossible.

At My Remedy Functional Health, we know that busy women do not have time for guessing games. Understanding these conditions is the first step toward reclaiming your energy and comfort.

IBS: The Diagnosis of Exclusion

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very common label. Doctors often use it when you have digestive symptoms but standard tests look normal. It describes a group of symptoms rather than a specific disease.

If you have been told you have IBS, it usually means your digestive system is sensitive or functioning poorly. However, this diagnosis does not explain why it is happening. It simply categorizes your pain, constipation, or diarrhea.

SIBO: Bacteria in the Wrong Place

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a more specific issue. Most of your gut bacteria should live in the large intestine. When too many bacteria migrate up into the small intestine, problems arise.

These bacteria eat your food before you absorb it. As they feed, they ferment carbohydrates and create gas. This process happens right in your small intestine, leading to that sudden, severe bloating after meals. Studies suggest that over 60% of people diagnosed with IBS may actually have SIBO.

Leaky Gut: A Broken Barrier

Leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, refers to the lining of your digestive tract. Think of your gut lining as a net with tiny holes. This net allows nutrients to pass through while keeping toxins and large particles out.

When this lining gets damaged by stress, poor diet, or infections, the holes get bigger. Things that should stay in your gut escape into your bloodstream. Your body creates inflammation in response. This often leads to brain fog, fatigue, and food sensitivities along with digestive distress.

How Symptoms Overlap

These three conditions often look alike on the surface. You might experience similar issues with all of them, such as:

• Chronic bloating or gas

• Abdominal pain

• Constipation, diarrhea, or both

• Fatigue after eating

Because the symptoms are so similar, treating them without a clear plan can be difficult. You might try probiotics that help leaky gut but make SIBO worse. This is why guessing rarely works.

Finding the Root Cause

Functional health care takes a different approach. We do not just look at your symptoms. We look at your unique health history to find the root cause.

At My Remedy Functional Health, we use advanced lab testing to see exactly what is happening inside your body. We look for bacterial overgrowth, check for intestinal permeability, and assess digestion markers.

We connect the dots between your stress levels, hormone balance, and gut health. By understanding the full picture, we can create a plan that supports your body’s natural ability to heal.

Take Control of Your Gut Health

You do not have to live with constant discomfort. Whether it is SIBO, leaky gut, or another imbalance, there is a reason for your symptoms. Finding that reason is the key to feeling like yourself again.

If bloating is affecting your daily life, learn how a root cause approach can help. Explore the Remedy My Gut Program at myremedyfh.com.