Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Depression: A Case Report

Joshuan Baughman; Jacquelyn Ambrogio; Mahfam Motevalli

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Depression: A Case Report

Integr Med (Encinitas). 2021 Oct;20(5):38-43.

Authors

Joshuan Baughman¹, Jacquelyn Ambrogio¹, Mahfam Motevalli¹

Affiliation

¹ all authors are DCN candidates at Maryland University of Integrative Health, Maryland University of Integrative Health.

PMID: 34803539
PMCID: PMC8594971

Abstract

A 26-year-old Caucasian woman presented with a two-year history of depression concomitant with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C; constipation subtype, gas/bloating). Past evaluation resulted in a clinical diagnosis of IBS-C in August of 2015. Between August and November of 2015, the patient developed worsening bowel irregularities and persistent depression. The patient opted out of conventional treatment and was referred for nutritional care in November of 2017. Throughout one year of treatment with dietary interventions, Chinese herbal medicine, and targeted nutritional supplementation, the patient gradually reached full remission of all complaints.

Publication types

Case Reports