articleNew England Journal of MedicineJun 28, 2017Closed access

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

ACAlexander C. FordBEBrian E. LacyNJNicholas J. Talley

St James's University Hospital

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Abstract

IBS affects 7 to 16% of the U.S. population, with subtypes characterized by diarrhea, constipation, or both. Patients may have a response to dietary modification, and an effective doctor–patient relationship may increase symptom control.

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  • Medicine
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Gastroenterology
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Internal medicine
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