Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Diet/lifestyle + reassurance are foundational
- Treat predominant stool pattern
- IBS-C: fiber/PEG for stool; secretagogues for global symptoms
- IBS-D: loperamide for stool; rifaximin/eluxadoline in selected patients
- Low-dose neuromodulators can reduce pain
- Alarm features require evaluation beyond IBS
Use at a glance
- Diet/lifestyle + reassurance are foundational
Practical pearls
- Treat predominant stool pattern
- IBS-C: fiber/PEG for stool; secretagogues for global symptoms
Other practical pearls
- Low-dose neuromodulators can reduce pain
- Alarm features require evaluation beyond IBS
Choosing treatment
- IBS-D: loperamide for stool; rifaximin/eluxadoline in selected patients
Self-check
- What should treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) target?
predominant stool pattern.
- What is foundational in treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Diet/lifestyle + reassurance.
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