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What Is IBS-C?
IBS-C, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain accompanied primarily by constipation. Unlike simple constipation, IBS-C involves a complex dysfunction of the gut–brain axis, affecting both bowel motility and visceral sensitivity.
Common Symptoms of IBS-C
Main Symptoms
- Infrequent bowel movements (fewer than 3 per week) with hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass
- Chronic abdominal pain or cramping, typically in the lower abdomen, often relieved after a bowel movement
- Bloating and abdominal distension that worsens throughout the day
- Straining during bowel movements, often requiring significant effort or prolonged time in the bathroom
Other Common Symptoms
- A sensation of incomplete evacuation (feeling like you haven’t fully emptied your bowels)
- Mucus in stool, suggesting intestinal inflammation
- Alternating episodes of constipation and occasional loose stools
Less Common but Related Symptoms
- Many individuals with IBS-C also experience systemic symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, mood changes (anxiety or depression), headaches, and sleep disturbances. These occur because gut dysfunction can alter nutrient absorption, as well as influence neurotransmitter balance and communication along the gut–brain axis.
What Causes IBS-C?
IBS-C often develops due to a combination of factors, including:
- Chronic stress and dysregulated nervous system activity
- Prior antibiotic use altering gut microbiota
- Food sensitivities or intolerances
- Underlying motility disorders
- Genetic predisposition or family history of digestive issues
The root cause varies for each person. Effective care requires precision testing and individualized clinical evaluation—not one-size-fits-all symptom management. While some patients improve with standard protocols, the most reliable outcomes come from personalized treatment plans addressing the true underlying causes.
How Clarity Health Approaches IBS-C
At Clarity Health, our goal is to identify and resolve the root causes of IBS-C—helping you restore optimal gut function. We don’t believe in lifelong symptom management or “forever prescriptions” as a default treatment. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics, individualized care, and evidence-based interventions designed to heal the underlying cause of your symptoms.
Our Approach Includes
- Precision Gut Testing
Comprehensive microbiome analysis plus inflammation and organ-function markers to understand your unique gut fingerprint. - Robust Biomarker Panels
Customized blood, saliva, and urine panels to uncover nutrient, hormonal, and metabolic imbalances. - Expert Clinicians & Dietitians
Every patient works with both a licensed clinician and a dedicated Dietitian—combining medical expertise with real-world support for sustainable results. - Root-Cause AI Agents
Innovative tools that connect the dots between your biomarkers, symptoms, and successful therapeutic strategies.
Clarity Health Treatment Tools for IBS-C
Personalized Treatment Protocols may include:
- Amino acid therapy
- Phytonutrient medicine
- Targeted nutrient repletion
- Therapeutic diet modifications
- Vagus nerve regulation
- Pharmaceutical support (when clinically appropriate)
- Lifestyle adjustments
Next Steps
If you’re tired of simply managing your IBS-C symptoms and want lasting relief through root-cause healing, Clarity Health can help. We’ve been there—and we’d love to show you a better way toward lasting gut health and whole-body balance.
- Join our waitlist to begin your personalized program.
- Not sure? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with our team to learn more about how we can help.
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