The most common causes of bloating are food intolerances such as lactose, fructose or histamine intolerance, disturbed intestinal flora, insufficient digestive juices and mechanical digestive problems such as insufficient chewing or swallowing air when eating. Psychological factors such as stress or suppressed emotions also play a role. These various causes of bloating can occur individually or in combination. Targeted diagnostics, e.g. using breath tests or stool analyses, help to identify the exact cause and alleviate the symptoms in the long term.

Diet plays a central role in irritable bowel syndrome. Many patients react sensitively to certain foods such as dairy products, gluten, sugar or fermentable carbohydrates (FODMAPs). A targeted change in diet - e.g. to a low-FODMAP diet - can help to reduce symptoms and relieve the bowel.

Intestinal rehabilitation aims to restore the balance in the intestine - in particular the intestinal flora, mucous membrane and digestive function. Probiotics, herbal remedies and a targeted diet are used. Many sufferers report significant relief from their irritable bowel symptoms after an individually tailored intestinal rehabilitation.

There are many causes of irritable bowel syndrome. These include disturbed intestinal flora, psychological stress, food intolerances or increased sensitivity to pain in the intestine. From a naturopathic point of view, disorders in the intestinal mucosa, the intestinal barrier or digestive performance can also play a role.