Q Since enteritis, I was also diagnosed with IBS. Are the two connected?
A Acute infectious enteritis is one of the major causes of IBS. Post-infectious IBS can also be approached in the same direction as post-enteritis treatment.
Detailed Answer
Developing IBS after an infectious enteritis is called "post-infectious IBS," and accounts for about 10-30% of all IBS. Since intestinal mucosal damage, changes in gut flora, and visceral hypersensitivity are common causes, the treatment direction is similar too.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, regardless of cause, the focus is on functional bowel recovery, so whether it is post-enteritis sequelae or IBS, both improve together through strengthening spleen-stomach function and easing visceral hypersensitivity. You don't need to treat the two diagnoses separately.
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