Bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, or unpredictable bowel habits can interfere with meals, work, travel, and everyday confidence. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive condition involving recurring abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements, including constipation, diarrhea, or both. Personalized services can help you better understand your symptoms and develop an individualized digestive health plan that considers nutrition, dietary triggers, bowel function, microbiome-supportive strategies, lifestyle, and overall wellness.
At Your Formula, Dr. Jonathan Zaidan, MD, and Suzana Marku, NP-C, provide personalized, medically guided care for eligible patients with digestive and wellness concerns. With telehealth services available throughout Michigan and Florida, Your Formula combines detailed evaluation, laboratory testing when appropriate, individualized treatment, and ongoing follow-up.
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
IBS is considered a disorder of gut-brain interaction. This means changes in the way the digestive system and brain communicate can affect intestinal sensitivity and bowel contractions, potentially contributing to abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. IBS does not cause visible damage to the digestive tract.
IBS is commonly grouped into three main patterns:
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IBS with constipation (IBS-C)
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IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D)
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IBS with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M)
Symptoms and triggers can vary considerably from one person to another.
Common IBS Symptoms
The most common IBS symptoms are recurring abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements. Other digestive concerns may accompany these changes.
You may seek an IBS evaluation if you experience:
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Abdominal pain or cramping
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Frequent bloating
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Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Alternating constipation and diarrhea
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Changes in stool frequency or consistency
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A feeling of incomplete bowel movements
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Digestive discomfort that repeatedly disrupts daily life
Because these symptoms can occur with other digestive conditions, an appropriate evaluation is important before assuming IBS is the cause
What Can Contribute to IBS Symptoms?
There is no single cause of IBS. Changes in gut sensitivity, bowel movement patterns, diet, stress, and communication between the brain and digestive tract may all play a role.
Your Formula takes a broader look at factors that may influence digestive wellness, including:
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Nutrition and eating patterns
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Specific dietary triggers
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Bowel habits and bowel function
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Stress and sleep
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Medication use
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Metabolic and hormonal health
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Lifestyle factors
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Microbiome-related factors
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Other symptoms or health conditions
The goal is to understand your individual pattern rather than assuming everyone with IBS needs the same treatment.
Personalized IBS Treatment
IBS treatment typically depends on whether constipation, diarrhea, pain, bloating, or a combination of symptoms is most troublesome. Treatment may involve dietary or lifestyle changes, medications, and other approaches based on the individual.
Depending on your evaluation, Your Formula may recommend:
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Prescription therapies when clinically appropriate
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Peptide therapy
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Targeted supplementation
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Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
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Strategies to support bowel regularity
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Stress and sleep support
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Ongoing symptom monitoring
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Adjustments based on your treatment response
A limited trial of a low-FODMAP diet is an evidence-based dietary option recommended by the American College of Gastroenterology to improve overall IBS symptoms, although it is not necessarily appropriate for every patient.
Supporting the Gut Microbiome
The gut microbiome is made up of microorganisms that live within the digestive tract and can play a role in digestive function and overall gastrointestinal health. Because each person’s digestive symptoms and health history are different, microbiome support should be individualized rather than based on a single standard approach.
When appropriate, Your Formula may incorporate microbiome-supportive strategies, selected probiotics, nutrition changes, and other lifestyle recommendations as part of a broader digestive health plan.
Who May Be a Candidate for IBS Care?
An IBS-focused evaluation may be helpful if recurring digestive symptoms are affecting your comfort or quality of life and you want a more structured approach to understanding them.
You may benefit from evaluation if you experience:
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Recurring abdominal pain with bowel changes
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Persistent constipation or diarrhea
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Frequent bloating or digestive discomfort
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Symptoms that appear related to certain foods
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Digestive symptoms that worsen with stress
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Previously diagnosed IBS that remains difficult to manage
IBS should not automatically be assumed when new or concerning digestive symptoms develop. Depending on your symptoms and history, additional testing or referral to a gastroenterologist may be appropriate. For people with diarrhea-predominant symptoms, clinical guidelines may recommend testing to rule out conditions such as celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease in appropriate circumstances.
Why Choose Your Formula for IBS Care
Your Formula was founded by Dr. Jonathan Zaidan and Suzana Marku, NP-C, to make personalized, evidence-based care more accessible through a clinician-led telehealth model. Digestive symptoms often overlap with nutrition, dietary triggers, bowel function, stress, sleep, metabolic health, lifestyle, and other wellness concerns, so Your Formula looks beyond a single symptom when developing your plan.
Their approach may also incorporate microbiome-supportive strategies and selected probiotics when appropriate, alongside medical treatment, nutrition guidance, and ongoing symptom management. Care continues after your initial evaluation so your provider can assess whether symptoms are improving, answer questions, and adjust your treatment when appropriate.
Your Formula works with a PCAB-approved pharmacy and is LegitScript certified, supporting a care experience centered on clinical integrity, accessibility, and individualized attention.
IBS Care Cost Breakdown
Book your initial consultation to meet with a licensed medical provider. Your visit includes a comprehensive evaluation, personalized plan, and prescriptions when appropriate. Follow-up care helps ensure your treatment stays effective and safe.
Initial Visit With a Prescribing Provider
$125
Your first visit includes a review of your digestive symptoms, bowel patterns, health history, medications, lifestyle, and wellness goals.
Prescribing Provider Follow-Up
$75
Meet with your prescribing provider to discuss your progress, response to treatment, and any changes in your digestive symptoms.
Registered Nurse Follow-Up
$50
Receive additional guidance, support, and follow-up care from a registered nurse as you continue your individualized treatment plan.
Find Greater Digestive Comfort With IBS Treatment
Your Formula provides personalized IBS and digestive health care with telehealth services available to eligible patients throughout Michigan and Florida. Call (313) 380-5779 to book a consultation and explore a clinician-guided plan designed around your digestive symptoms, bowel function, nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness goals.