FAQs
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
IBS is a chronic condition affecting approximately 15% of people in Australia.
Does having IBS lead to other bowel problems?
Generally IBS does not damage the colon or other parts of the digestive system and does not lead to other bowel or health problems.
What are the symptoms of IBS?
The main symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain associated with an changed bowel habit (diarrhoea or constipation). Other symptoms can include abdominal cramps, spasms, discomfort and bloating1.
1Digestive Health Foundation, Clinical Update: Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS, 2nd Edition, 2006, Gastroenterological Society of Australia.
What causes IBS?
No one knows the exact causes of IBS. Symptoms may be due to increased sensitivity to the function of the bowel1.
1Digestive Health Foundation, Clinical Update: Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS, 2nd Edition, 2006, Gastroenterological Society of Australia.
What are the factors that trigger the attacks?
Infection, food intolerance, general diet, emotional stress, genetic factors and medications are some of the factors that may trigger IBS.
How is IBS diagnosed?
A medical diagnosis of IBS is based on the symptoms as there is no specific test for IBS. However your doctor may want to do some tests to rule out other causes of your symptoms.
Can IBS be cured?
There is no known cure for IBS, but you can do a lot to help yourself. The treatment is based on reducing the symptoms and sometimes trial and error is the only way to discover what is best for you.
How do antispasmodic agents help in IBS?
Antispasmodic agnts, such as peppermint oil in Mintec Peppermint IBS Relief helps the intestinal muscles to relax, relieving abdominal pain and discomfort, cramping and spasm associated with medically diagnosed IBS.
You can help control constipation by increasing fibre, fluid, exercise and perhaps laxatives.
To control diarrhoea you can use antidiarrhoeal drugs.
Apart from taking Mintec Peppermint IBS Relief, what else can I do?
Understanding IBS and its symptoms is important. However the main way to prevent IBS is to work out what triggers your symptoms. These can be avoided through diet and other lifestyle changes. Stress reduction or finding ways to cope with stress is also important.
What is Mintec Peppermint IBS Relief?
Mintec Peppermint IBS Relief capsules contain medicinal grade peppermint oil, a natural antispasmodic which relieves symptoms of medically diagnosed IBS, such as abdominal pain & discomfort, bloating, cramping & spasms.
Can I take Mintec when I’m out?
Absolutely! Mintec Peppermint IBS Relief does not require refrigeration, so you can relieve the symptoms of medically diagnosed IBS anywhere, anytime.
Where can I purchase Mintec?
Mintec Peppermint IBS Relief is available in leading pharmacies. See our stockists page.