Blood in Stool? IBS vs. IBD – What Your Gut Is Telling You | Gut Savior | Dr. Sal

Blood in Your Stool? It’s Not Just IBS! Discover What Your Gut Is Really Telling You!

📌 What to Expect in the Video

Key differences between IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)Warning signs: When blood in stool is a red flag
How mental health impacts your gut
The surprising role of serotonin in digestion
Treatment approaches: Low FODMAP diet, hypnotherapy, CBT
Crucial diagnostic tests: Calprotectin, C. difficile, Giardia, occult blood

🌍 Video Highlights
Location: Clinical setting / Educational explainer
Tone: Professional, calming, informative
Language: English (with medical terms clearly explained)
Audience: Individuals with gut issues, IBS patients, family members, health-conscious viewers

⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps)
0:00 – Introduction: More than just IBS?
0:30 – Blood in Stool: What it could mean
1:20 – Black stools and upper GI bleeding
2:00 – Stool tests: Calprotectin & infections
2:40 – When it’s NOT IBS: C. diff & Giardia
3:20 – Gut-Brain Connection: Anxiety, Depression & Serotonin
4:10 – IBS & Mental Health: CBT & Hypnotherapy
4:45 – Low FODMAP Diet: What it is and how it works
6:30 – Step-by-step FODMAP therapy
7:30 – Why high FODMAP foods are also important
8:00 – Final thoughts on personalized IBS care

💡 Key Gut Health Tips

Blood in your stool? It’s a warning sign—seek medical help immediately!
Ask for a Calprotectin test to help distinguish between IBS and IBD
Don’t stay on the Low FODMAP diet forever—you’ll miss essential prebiotics
Your gut and mood are deeply connected—mental health matters
Follow the Low FODMAP plan in 3 structured phases with expert support

🔎 Tags & Hashtags
#IBS #IBD #GutHealth #BloodInStool #LowFODMAP #DigestiveHealth #IrritableBowelSyndrome #Calprotectin #Serotonin #CDiff #Giardia #Hypnotherapy #MentalHealth #GutBrainConnection #FODMAPdiet