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Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-07-2025
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects between 6 percent and 15 percent of the population, but diagnosis and treatment are often misunderstood. This Cheat Sheet gives you the lowdown on what IBS is, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and dietary tips to manage your IBS.How is IBS diagnosed?Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS (not to be confused with inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD), is a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) that involves a disruption in the normal two-way communication between the gut and the brain.
Get trustworthy answers to all your questions about irritable bowel syndrome IBS For Dummies is a much-needed resource that covers all aspects of this common gastrointestinal disorder, from a basic understanding of how the digestive tract works to managing the difficult and often unpredictable symptoms that come with the condition.