How Pseudomonas Can Impact Your IBS: What You Need to Know

Pseudomonas, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is a lesser-known but potentially serious bacterium that can contribute to IBS symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, gas, and bloating. Because most stool tests don’t check for Pseudomonas, it often goes undiagnosed—leaving many people struggling with persistent digestive issues without answers.

What Is Pseudomonas and Why Is It Important?

Pseudomonas is a type of opportunistic bacteria that can colonize the digestive tract, leading to bacterial overgrowth and inflammation. It is highly adaptable and resistant to many treatments, making it a particularly stubborn cause of IBS-like symptoms.

While many doctors focus on common IBS triggers like diet and stress, Pseudomonas overgrowth is an overlooked yet significant contributor to chronic digestive distress.

Why Is Pseudomonas aeruginosa So Difficult to Treat?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is notoriously resistant to antibiotics and other standard treatments. This is due to two major reasons:

1. Antibiotic Resistance – Pseudomonas can quickly adapt and become immune to many commonly prescribed antibiotics, making infections persistent and difficult to eliminate.
2. Biofilm Formation – One of the biggest challenges in treating Pseudomonas is that it creates biofilms, which are protective layers that shield bacterial colonies from antibiotics and the body’s immune response.

How Biofilms Prevent Effective Treatment

Biofilms are thin, sticky layers that bacteria produce to protect themselves. These layers:

• Shield bacteria from antibiotics
• Allow bacteria to survive for longer periods
• Make infections more likely to return

Because Pseudomonas is highly skilled at forming biofilms, traditional treatments often fail, and many people experience only temporary relief before their symptoms return.

Could Pseudomonas Be Causing Your IBS?

If you have chronic digestive issues that haven’t responded to conventional IBS treatments, Pseudomonas may be an underlying cause. Common signs that Pseudomonas could be contributing to your symptoms include:

✔ Persistent diarrhea, gas, and bloating
✔ Recurrent IBS symptoms despite treatment
✔ Temporary relief from antibiotics, followed by a return of symptoms
✔ A history of antibiotic use, which can create an imbalance in gut bacteria

How to Treat Pseudomonas Overgrowth and Biofilms

Successfully treating Pseudomonas-related IBS requires a comprehensive approach beyond just antibiotics. At the IBS DOCTOR ORG, we:

• Use specialized stool testing to identify Pseudomonas infections (which most doctors overlook)
• Target biofilms with specialized treatments that break down protective layers
• Customize treatment plans to help eliminate Pseudomonas and restore a healthy gut microbiome

Take Control of Your IBS

If you suspect Pseudomonas is contributing to your digestive symptoms, don’t wait for things to get worse. At the IBS Treatment Center, we specialize in identifying and treating underlying bacterial infections that cause chronic IBS symptoms.

Since 2005, we’ve helped thousands of people across the U.S. and worldwide via telemedicine—and we’d love to help you too.

📞 Contact us to schedule an appointment and start your journey to lasting relief from IBS!