Gut Feeling: A Holistic Digital Tool for Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Food Sensitivities

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and food intolerances are increasingly prevalent chronic gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that significantly impair quality of life. While the low-Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols (FODMAP) diet has demonstrated success in symptom management, current digital tools fail to offer integrated, user-friendly platforms that holistically track contributing health factors. Gut Feeling is a mobile app (Appendix 1) and complementary website (Appendix 2) developed to fill this gap. By incorporating symptom logging, food intake tracking and complementary database, stress and sleep monitoring, and trend analysis, this platform empowers users to better understand their bodies and manage GI symptoms proactively. It draws upon scientific research and personal experience to synthesize clinical insights into an accessible digital product designed to assist both patients and healthcare professionals. Future development will focus on enhancing personalization, predictive analytics, and user education to further advance digital health innovation in GI care.