Patient Management

In this review, pharmaceutical treatment options are unaccounted for. Consensus groups and meta-analyses have designed guidelines that are similar, with variations in the strength of recommendations and some...

Patient Management Guidelines

Medscape

Clear directives for fiber use as well as other modalities for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation are outlined, including gut-brain neuromodulators, peppermint oil, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology

This journal outlines various ways clinicians can diagnose and treat patients with gastroenterological disorders and emphasizes that irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is a “highly prevalent, chronic disorder that significantly reduces patients’ quality of life.”

The American Gastroenterological Association

A total of nine recommendations can guide clinicians in the use of FDA-approved and over-the-counter medications for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C).

Articles

Perceived Poor Sleep Predicts Next-Day Gastrointestinal Symptoms in IBS

Researchers explored the relationship between sleep quality and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) using both...
Carol M. Antequera,
CURATED BY:
Carol M. Antequera,
DMSc, PA-C

Gut Microbial Metabolites Offer New Insights Into IBS Subtypes

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal discomfort and altered bowel habits, with a higher...
Kathleen Ferrell,
CURATED BY:
Kathleen Ferrell,
DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Key Motility and Psychological Differences Between IBS-C and Functional Constipation

This study examined 230 patients diagnosed with functional constipation (FC) or constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) using colonic transit tests...
Carol M. Antequera,
CURATED BY:
Carol M. Antequera,
DMSc, PA-C

Optimizing IBS-C Management: The Role of Diet and Microbiota Modulation

This literature review examined the relationship between diet and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). It emphasized the role of...
Carol M. Antequera,
CURATED BY:
Carol M. Antequera,
DMSc, PA-C

Study Highlights Mental and Physical Health as Key Drivers of Life Satisfaction in Patients With IBS

This study, using data from the Maastricht Irritable Bowel Syndrome (MIBS) cohort, aimed to explore life satisfaction in patients with...
Carol M. Antequera,
CURATED BY:
Carol M. Antequera,
DMSc, PA-C

Multimodal Approaches Essential for Managing Abdominal Pain in IBS-C

Chronic constipation, including functional constipation (FC) and constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C), is common and significantly affects quality of life....
Carol M. Antequera,
CURATED BY:
Carol M. Antequera,
DMSc, PA-C
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