Making sense of IBS, together
Loops combines real patient stories with data so you can see which treatments, lifestyle changes and habits actually worked.
This is not medical advice, please consult a clinician.
Understand what triggers your gut symptoms, how to manage your flare-ups, and how to discuss it with your doctor so you get better.
How Loops helps
Living with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? You don't have to figure it out alone
Chat with Charlie, who knows you best
Ask anything and get answers shaped by your own history. Charlie, our AI, also learns from people in the same boat, so you see what has helped others like you.
Track your flare-ups and good days
Log how you feel in a few taps and spot the patterns behind your bad days and your good ones, so you can tell what actually makes a difference.
Walk into appointments prepared
Get a personalized report and tailored questions for your situation to bring to the doctor. So you can finally answer “what's working” and “what's not working” when the doctor asks.
Get invited to paid studies
If you choose to, you can be invited to paid research studies and opportunities. It is always your call, and you can opt out at any time.
The basics
Common questions about Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Curious about Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), take a look at common questions below.
What is irritable bowel syndrome?
IBS is a common condition affecting how the gut works. It can cause abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation or alternating bowel habits.
IBS does not damage the digestive tract, but its symptoms are real and can have a significant impact on daily life.
What causes IBS flare-ups?
Flare-ups can be linked to food, stress, poor sleep, hormonal changes, infections, medicines or changes in routine. Triggers vary between people and there may not always be one clear cause.
A short symptom diary can help identify patterns without making assumptions about individual foods.
What are the symptoms of IBS?
Common symptoms include abdominal pain or cramps, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, constipation and changes between bowel-habit patterns. Some people also notice mucus in their stool.
Blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, fever or symptoms that wake you at night are not typical IBS warning signs and should be assessed.
What is the treatment for irritable bowel syndrome?
Treatment may include regular meals, hydration, personalised food changes, medicines for specific symptoms, movement, sleep and support for the gut-brain connection.
A clinician or dietitian can help choose an approach and avoid unnecessary restriction.
Can IBS be cured?
There is not one universal cure for IBS, but many people can significantly reduce their symptoms. Treatment is personalised and may change over time as triggers and needs change.
Is IBS dangerous?
IBS itself is not dangerous and does not damage the bowel. New warning signs, severe symptoms or a major change from your usual pattern should be checked to rule out other conditions.
Turn your life around
Ask questions, track your flare-ups, and see what works for people who understand what you're going through with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Let's get you startedWhat is Loops?
Loops is a health companion for people living with a chronic condition. It pools real world data and success stories from people with the same condition, so you can see which treatments, changes, and habits actually work. You can ask Charlie, our AI, questions, track how you feel, and prepare for your appointments.
How does Loops help me?
You can chat with Charlie, who knows your history and learns from others in the same boat, track your flare-ups and good days, and create a report and questions tailored to you to bring to your doctor. You can also choose to be invited to paid studies and research opportunities.
Is Loops actually free?
Yes. Creating an account and using Loops to ask questions, track how you feel and prepare for appointments is free.
Is Loops medical advice?
No. Loops shares patient-sourced insights and general information to help you understand your condition and what has worked for others. It does not diagnose or treat anything and is not a substitute for a clinician, so please talk to your doctor about decisions regarding your health.
Is my info private?
Yes. Your logs and stories are shared anonymously to help others with the same condition, and we never share your name or email. You decide what is shared, you can turn sharing off in your profile at any time, and you can delete your account and data whenever you like.