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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS Treatment in Jalandhar — Irritable Bowel Syndrome Specialist

Bloating, cramping and unpredictable bowels that every test comes back normal for. That is IBS, and it responds well to the right diagnosis and a diet plan built for how Punjab actually eats.

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Quick answer

IBS is a functional disorder — the bowel behaves abnormally but is not damaged, so colonoscopy comes back normal. It is diagnosed on Rome IV criteria, not on a scan. It does not cause cancer and it does not turn into IBD. It is chronic, but it is not progressive.

4IBS subtypes managed
20,000+Endoscopy procedures
10+Years in practice
#1AIG Hyderabad trained
Condition Overview

Which Kind of IBS Do You Have?

IBS is classified by the stool pattern, and the subtype changes the treatment. Getting the subtype right is the first useful thing a consultation does.

IBS diarrhoea-predominant treatment in Jalandhar

IBS-D and IBS-C

Diarrhoea-predominant and constipation-predominant
  • IBS-D — loose, urgent stools, often after meals
  • IBS-C — hard stools, straining, incomplete evacuation
  • Up to 80% of IBS-D patients may have underlying SIBO
  • Hydrogen breath testing available at the clinic
IBS mixed type symptoms treatment in Jalandhar

IBS-M and IBS-U

Mixed and unclassified patterns
  • IBS-M — alternating diarrhoea and constipation
  • IBS-U — does not fit a clear pattern
  • Bloating and abdominal distension across all types
  • Symptoms that shift with stress and meal timing
The Key Distinction

IBS or IBD? Normal Reports Are the Clue

Both cause pain and bowel disturbance. Only one of them damages the bowel — and that changes everything about what happens next.

Feature IBS IBD
TypeFunctional — no visible damageInflammatory — real bowel damage
Confirmed byRome IV symptom criteriaColonoscopy + biopsy
Blood in stoolNever presentOften present
Weight lossUncommonCommon, often significant
Cancer riskNo increased riskHigher with long-standing disease
TreatmentDiet, lifestyle, gut-brain therapyLong-term biologics, immunomodulators

If you have blood in the stool, fever, significant weight loss, a family history of colon cancer, or you are over 40, a colonoscopy is done first to rule out something else. IBS is a diagnosis made after the dangerous things have been excluded, never before.

Treatment Protocol

How IBS Is Actually Treated

There is no single IBS tablet. What works is a sequence, and most patients improve substantially by the third step.

1

Rule out the rest

Blood work and, where indicated, colonoscopy to exclude IBD, coeliac disease, polyps and colorectal cancer before settling on IBS.

Safety first
2

Hydrogen breath test

SIBO produces symptoms identical to IBS-D. Breath testing is available at GastroNova Clinic — one of few centres in Punjab offering it.

If indicated
3

Low-FODMAP, adapted

The strongest evidence base for IBS relief, modified for North Indian cooking so you are not asked to abandon onions, wheat and dals overnight.

Dietary therapy
4

Treat the gut-brain axis

Stress genuinely triggers flares. Gut-specific neuromodulators and lifestyle counselling run alongside the diet, not instead of it.

Evidence-based
5

Reintroduce and monitor

A structured reintroduction phase identifies your specific triggers, so the long-term diet is as wide as it can safely be.

Relapse prevention
Why Dr. Ankit Anand

IBS Is Not "Nothing" — It Just Needs the Right Approach

Many IBS patients arrive after years of being told their reports are normal and there is nothing to do. The reports being normal is the diagnosis, not the dismissal.

Hydrogen breath testingAvailable on site — rare in Punjab — so SIBO is diagnosed rather than assumed.
Low-FODMAP for PunjabA practical adaptation of the evidence-based diet for local food, so patients can actually follow it.
Gut-brain axis addressedStress-triggered flares are treated as clinical, not brushed aside as imagination.
Colonoscopy when neededRed-flag symptoms get scoped. IBS is never a label applied to save doing the test.
Our Locations

Where to See Dr. Ankit Anand

Consultations and diagnostics at GastroNova Clinic. Procedures and Gastro ICU care at Innocent Hearts Hospital.

Centre 01 · OPD & diagnostics

GastroNova Clinic

448, GTB Nagar, opposite Prithvi Planet, Jalandhar 144003
  • Mon–Sat5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Sunday9:00 am – 11:00 am
OPD consultationHydrogen breath testDiet counsellingFollow-up
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Centre 02 · Procedures & ICU

Innocent Hearts Hospital

Near Wadala Chowk, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar 144003
  • Mon–Sat10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Gastro ICU24 / 7
ColonoscopyEndoscopyEmergency careGastro ICU
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An honest note

Hepatolean is a liver product — it is not an IBS treatment

Patients ask about it on this page, so it is worth being direct: Hepatolean Advance Liver Pro+ is a sugar-free liver-care protein Dr. Ankit formulated for fatty liver patients. IBS is a functional bowel disorder with no liver involvement, and no supplement treats it. If you have IBS, the diet plan and the breath test are what will help you — not this. It is listed here only so the answer is on the page rather than on a phone call.

What it actually is
Patient FAQs

IBS — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between IBS and IBD?
IBS is a functional disorder with no structural damage, so colonoscopy comes back normal. IBD (Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis) involves genuine inflammation and bowel damage confirmed by colonoscopy and biopsy. IBS does not raise cancer risk; IBD is more serious and needs lifelong therapy.
Does IBS go away on its own?
It rarely disappears entirely, but symptoms improve substantially with dietary change, stress management and targeted treatment. Many patients have long stretches with minimal or no symptoms once their personal triggers are identified.
What is the best diet for IBS in Punjab?
Low-FODMAP has the strongest evidence. It means temporarily reducing fermentable foods — onions, garlic, wheat, dairy and certain pulses, all common in Punjabi cooking. Dr. Ankit uses a modified version adapted to North Indian habits, with a gradual reintroduction phase to find your specific triggers.
Can stress cause IBS?
Yes. The gut and brain are directly connected, and stress, anxiety and emotional strain can trigger or worsen flares. Many patients notice symptoms spike during exams, job changes or family events. This is treated with gut-specific neuromodulators and counselling alongside diet.
What is SIBO and how is it related?
SIBO is bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, producing bloating, gas, diarrhoea and pain that are indistinguishable from IBS. Studies suggest up to 80% of IBS-D patients may have underlying SIBO. Hydrogen breath testing at GastroNova Clinic diagnoses it before treatment begins.
Do I need a colonoscopy?
Not always. It is recommended if you are over 40, have blood in stool, significant weight loss, fever or a family history of colon cancer. Colonoscopy is performed at Innocent Hearts Hospital under sedation.
Is IBS lifelong?
IBS is chronic but not progressive. It does not damage the bowel, does not lead to cancer and does not become IBD. With the right diet and management most patients control it well enough that it stops shaping their day.
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Stop Guessing What Sets It Off

Book an OPD consultation at GastroNova Clinic, GTB Nagar. Bring any previous reports — normal ones are useful too. No referral is needed.

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