Patient Management

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is typically monitored using retrospective symptom assessments, which are prone to recall and ecological biases, often leading to exaggerated symptom reports....

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

Low FODMAP Versus Traditional IBS Diet

A randomized controlled trial compared the effectiveness of a low FODMAP diet with traditional dietary advice for treating irritable bowel...
Kathleen Ferrell,
CURATED BY:
Kathleen Ferrell,
DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

IBS-C: Effects of Different Nutritional Patterns

A literature review was conducted to investigate the impact of diet on irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Key findings...
Kathleen Ferrell,
CURATED BY:
Kathleen Ferrell,
DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Quick Reference FODMAP Diet Chart and Food Diary to Manage Digestive Health

The FODMAP Diet Chart provides a printable PDF that helps individuals quickly identify foods that are low or high in...
Kathleen Ferrell,
CURATED BY:
Kathleen Ferrell,
DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Advancing Digestive Health: Comprehensive Resources for Professionals and Patients

The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is dedicated to advancing digestive health and improving patient outcomes through a variety of...
Kathleen Ferrell,
CURATED BY:
Kathleen Ferrell,
DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Low FODMAP Diet and IBS: Personalization Needed

The Rome IV process identifies five bowel disorders, with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation (FC) being the most...
Amy Stewart,
CURATED BY:
Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C
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