IBS symptoms

The low FODMAP diet is not designed to be long term. It is a short diagnostic phase that helps calm IBS symptoms, but staying on it for too long can reduce gut bacteria, increase food sensitivity and make eating feel more stressful than it needs to be. This guide explains how to reintroduce foods safely, support your gut microbiome and build a flexible, personalised IBS plan that feels sustainable

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diverticular disease are two common gut conditions that often overlap. Many people in Australia live with both, which can make symptoms feel confusing. This guide explains each condition in simple language, the symptoms to look for, how they differ, how they can co‑exist and how fibre and the low FODMAP diet fit into long term management.