Is it really free, or will it ask me to pay after setup?

Every feature works from the first tap. There is no subscription that locks the analysis or reports; the app is supported by ads.

Do I need an account?

No. There is no sign-up or login, and your logs stay on your phone.

How does Bellywise find my trigger foods?

Pick a symptom and Bellywise counts the foods you ate in the 6 hours before each time it happened, then ranks them with the real numbers, like "before bloating 7 of 9 times". You can see exactly why a food is on the list.

What if my food is not in the database?

There is no food database to fight with. Type any name, home-cooked meals included, and pick recent items again as chips.

Will I lose my data when I change phones?

Not if you back up. Create a backup file in Settings and restore it on the new phone.

Can I share my diary with my doctor or dietitian?

Yes. Export a PDF report for any date range and share it in one tap, or export CSV.

What is the Bristol stool chart?

A 7-type scale for stool shape, from type 1 (hard lumps) to type 7 (watery). Types 3 and 4 are usually considered the normal range.

Does Bellywise diagnose IBS?

No. It is a self-tracking tool, not a medical device, and it does not diagnose or treat any condition. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms.

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What to bring to a gastroenterologist appointment

To get the most out of a gastroenterologist appointment, bring 2 to 4 weeks of symptom, food and bowel movement logs, a list of medications and supplements, your family history, and 3 to 5 questions. Visits are short, and one organized report tells your doctor far more than describing weeks of symptoms from memory.

Checklist

Symptom log: when it started, how often, how severe, which symptoms
Bowel log: Bristol stool types, frequency, urgency, any blood
Food log and a list of suspected trigger foods
Medications, supplements and probiotics with doses
Family history: inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer, celiac disease
Previous test results such as blood work or colonoscopy

Tell your doctor first

Mention any red-flag symptoms right away: blood in your stool, unintended weight loss, pain or diarrhea that wakes you at night, anemia or fever. These can point to conditions other than IBS.

Questions to ask

Do my symptoms fit IBS, or do I need more tests?
Should I try a low FODMAP diet, and can you refer me to a dietitian?
Which changes should make me come back sooner?

Make the report with Bellywise

Bellywise turns any date range of symptom, food and bowel logs, plus your likely trigger foods, into a PDF report. Export it with one tap before the visit and show it on your phone or print it.

Medical note

This guide is general information, not a medical diagnosis or treatment. See a doctor promptly if you notice blood in your stool, unintended weight loss, pain that wakes you at night, fever, or a new change in bowel habits after age 50.

Bring a report to your next visit

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