Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects nearly 10-15% of the U.S. population, yet many patients continue to cycle through prescriptions without long-term relief. At EvoHealth Functional Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas, we specialize in evidence-based, root-cause IBS care for patients across Kansas City, Leawood, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, and Olathe.
Unlike conventional symptom suppression, functional medicine examines mechanistic drivers of IBS—gut-brain signaling, microbiome alterations, bile acid metabolism, and immune activity—to create precision treatment strategies.
IBS: A Systems Biology Disorder
IBS is not a single-disease entity, but rather a syndrome of dysregulation across multiple systems. Our functional medicine framework addresses:
1. Microbiome Dysbiosis & SIBO
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Overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine (SIBO) drives fermentation, bloating, and altered motility.
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Stool and breath testing can reveal methanogen overgrowth (associated with constipation) or hydrogen-dominant overgrowth (associated with diarrhea).
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Interventions: targeted antimicrobials (e.g., berberine, oregano oil), spore-based probiotics, and re-seeding strategies post-eradication.
2. Bile Acid Malabsorption
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25-30% of IBS-D cases are associated with impaired bile acid reabsorption, leading to diarrhea and urgency.
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Functional medicine approaches include bile acid sequestration support and optimizing liver-gut signaling pathways.
3. Motility & Enteric Nervous System Dysfunction
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The migrating motor complex (MMC) is often impaired, particularly post-infection or post-antibiotic exposure.
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Low-dose prokinetics, magnesium support, and structured meal timing protocols can restore rhythmic motility.
4. Immune Activation & Mucosal Inflammation
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Subclinical immune activity and mast cell degranulation contribute to visceral hypersensitivity and abdominal pain.
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Interventions may include quercetin, butyrate support, and gut barrier-protective strategies.
5. Brain-Gut Axis
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Dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis alters serotonin signaling in the gut.
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Stress-modulating strategies, vagal nerve activation, and circadian rhythm stabilization are integrated into IBS care plans.
Functional Medicine IBS Treatment Protocols in Johnson County
At EvoHealth, we design personalized IBS protocols grounded in both clinical research and functional medicine experience. Core elements include:
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Targeted Antimicrobial Protocols: Berberine, allicin, oregano, and pharmaceutical-grade nutraceutical blends for bacterial overgrowth correction.
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Microbiome Modulation: Saccharomyces boulardii, lacto-bifido blends, and spore-forming strains to re-establish gut ecology.
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Motility Support: Natural prokinetics (ginger extract, low-dose erythromycin when appropriate), magnesium, and circadian-aligned eating windows.
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Barrier & Inflammation Control: L-glutamine, zinc carnosine, and short-chain fatty acid support for mucosal repair.
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Neuroenteric Regulation: Mind-body medicine, stress physiology monitoring, and targeted adaptogens when appropriate.
Why IBS Patients in Overland Park, Kansas City, and Johnson County Choose EvoHealth
EvoHealth is unique among Kansas City functional medicine providers because:
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We do not rely on generic elimination diets or unvalidated food reactivity panels.
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We use a biomechanical, systems-based model of IBS, integrating microbiome science, motility research, and neuro-immune physiology.
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Our clinic combines functional medicine, longevity medicine, and direct primary care for a comprehensive approach.
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We work with patients from Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Olathe, and Kansas City who want long-term IBS resolution—not temporary symptom suppression.
Start IBS Treatment in Overland Park Today
If you’re struggling with bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or post-infectious digestive symptoms, there are options beyond conventional prescriptions. At EvoHealth Functional Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas, we specialize in technical, root-cause treatment of IBS for patients across Kansas City and Johnson County.
Schedule your free consultation today to begin your personalized plan for IBS relief.
📍 EvoHealth Functional Medicine
13801 Metcalf Ave, Suite 205, Overland Park, KS
📞 913-404-2193