In the Clinic: Irritable bowel syndrome
An In the Clinic article provided an overview of irritable bowel syndrome, a GI disorder with a prevalence of 4% to 10%.
An In the Clinic article published by Annals of Internal Medicine on Aug. 12 provided an overview of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common chronic GI disorder with a prevalence of 4% to 10%. The article describes the three defecation patterns seen with IBS and reviews diagnosis, diet and lifestyle modifications, and new pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options.
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