107. Alternating Constipation and Diarrhea

Alternating constipation and diarrhea is a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorderes that affect mostly women. Some of the other symptoms of IBS include.

• Abdominal pain and distention
• Hypersecretion of colonic mucous
• Flatulence
• Nausea
• Anxiety or depression
• Relief of pain with bowel movements

The irritation can come from food allergies, dysbiosis with an overgrowth of Candida, increased intestinal hyperpermeabilty or parasites. Another cause is increased stress and adrenal overload.


Lifestyle Changes
Please see handout here on the Dysbiosis Diet



Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.