Irritable bowel syndrome apps

Irritable bowel syndrome apps

  • There are a variety of irritable bowel syndrome apps, that have the potential to help you manage your condition better.
  • Some of these apps offer features such as tracking food intake, monitoring symptoms, providing dietary recommendations, offering stress-reduction techniques, and even connecting users with a community of others dealing with IBS.
  • Learn more about irritable bowel syndrome apps and how to use them safely.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the digestive system. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation, or alternating periods of both. Read more about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

There are a variety of irritable bowel syndrome apps, that have the potential to help you manage your condition better. Some of these apps offer features such as tracking food intake, monitoring symptoms, providing dietary recommendations, offering stress-reduction techniques, and even connecting users with a community of others dealing with IBS.

  • Recording details of your symptoms and your diet, including the food you eat and drink, can help you learn how your body responds to certain foods and help you recognise patterns and triggers.
  • It can also assist you to assess whether treatments are working for you and improve communication with your doctor by giving a more accurate description of your symptoms.
  • Here are some tips on how to use irritable bowel syndrome apps safely.

How to use irritable bowel syndrome safely

Do (✔)

  • Irritable bowel syndrome apps are best used under the supervision of a health professional. They can help you assess if the app is suitable for you.
  • Use an app to keep track of your symptoms as part of your management plan.
  • Use graphs and reporting for a discussion with your healthcare provider.
  • Be careful when reading information on discussion boards or group chat rooms. Some apps have interactive features where users can share their experiences. Be cautious because in most cases these aren't monitored by a health professional so the advice or suggestions may not be safe or effective.
  • Know when to seek help.

Don’t (✘)

  • Rely on apps to make a diagnosis of your condition.
  • Use treatments without first seeking medical and professional advice.
  • Make changes to your medicines based on the recommendations from the app.

Before choosing an app, think about how it will benefit you and what you want it to be able to do.

  • An app will only be helpful if you use it, so it needs to be something you like using and find easy to use.
  • If you find the app difficult to use, or you don't like the imagery or look of it, or the language it uses, you may want to find another one that suits you better.
  • For more guidance on how to choose health apps, see how to choose a health app.
  • It's important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice.
App Features Clinical score

Monash University FODMAP diet

  • Information and education
  • Recipes
  • Symptom diary
  • Shopping lists
  • Food guide
  • Available from Google Play and iTunes
  • Cost: $10.77(US)
  • Read more about Monash University FODMAP diet
5 star review

mySymptoms Food Diary (Lite)

4 star review

My Healthy Gut


  • Education and information
    (about gut health)
  • Symptom tracking
  • Meal plans and recipes
  • Available from iTunes
  • Cost: free (basic); paid upgrade
  • Read more about My Healthy Gut

Free version:

3 star review
Paid version:

4.5 star review
 

FODMAP Helper - Diet Companion

  • List of foods categorized as low or high FODMAP
  • Free version has limited features 
  • Available from Google Play
  • Cost: free(basic); paid upgrade
  • Read more about FODMAP Helper-Diet Companion

Free version: 
2 star review


Paid version:
3 star review

Gi Bodyguard

  • Self-monitoring
  • Tracking
  • Reminders
  • Available from Google Play and iTunes
  • Cost: free
  • Read more about Gi Bodyguard
2 star review

Cara Care: IBS, FODMAP Tracker app

2 star review

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