Ep. 102: Food Poisoning, SIBO & IBS: It Wasn't "Just Food Poisoning"

Have you ever said, “My stomach has never been the same since that trip…” or that questionable BBQ, honeymoon, or random meal that left you sick for days?Food poisoning isn’t always something you “just get over.” For many people, it’s the starting point of long-term bloating, urgency, constipation, food sensitivities, and anxiety around eating.In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down why post-infectious IBS accounts for a significant percentage of IBS cases and how an acute infection can disrupt gut motility, immune signaling, stomach acid, bile flow, and mineral balance long after the initial illness passes.If you’ve been stuck in cycles of low FODMAP, antimicrobials, probiotics, and still feel six months pregnant by 5pm… this conversation will connect the dots.In This Episode, We Cover:The research behind post-infectious IBS and how food poisoning triggers long-term gut dysfunctionHow bacteria like Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, and Shigella can disrupt motilityWhat happens to the migrating motor complex after infectionWhy bloating, SIBO, constipation, or diarrhea can linger for yearsThe role of stomach acid, bile flow, minerals, and the nervous system in recoveryWhat to do during acute food poisoningWhat to evaluate if symptoms are still present months (or years) laterIf you found this episode helpful, please leave a review and share it with someone whose gut has never quite been the same.Want to make sure you are on the list for the Christmas in July HTMA Bundle sale? Click Here Connect + Next StepsWant daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support?Follow Dr. Heather on InstagramReady for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan?Apply for gutTogether®Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to [email protected] with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month!