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Any product taken for a therapeutic effect should be considered a drug. Use of medications for IBS, whether prescription, over-the-counter, herbs, or supplements should be considered carefully and in consultation with your healthcare provider. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized by two key elements: an abdominal component generally described as pain and/or discomfort […]

Types of Testing in IBS Using a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing can reduce the time to begin proper treatment for IBS and improve overall outcomes. However, sometimes tests will be used to rule out other possible causes, especially in those with mostly diarrhea, or diarrhea mixed with constipation. Blood Testing  There are two […]

The first step in making diagnosing IBS is for the healthcare provider to identify if an individual has symptoms of IBS.  Originally, the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was thought to be a “diagnosis of exclusion”.  This implies that the diagnosis of IBS was valid only if other disorders that may be causing symptoms […]