Drugs for IBS Treatment by Type (IBS-D, IBS-C)
IBS drug choice depends on bowel pattern: rifaximin, eluxadoline, alosetron for IBS-D; linaclotide, plecanatide, lubiprostone, tenapanor for IBS-C.
Irritable Bowel (Symptom)
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Irritable Bowel Labs and Next Steps
A guide to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosis, laboratory workup, causes, treatments, and when to seek specialist care.
Irritable Bowel: What Could Be Causing It?
Abdominal pain, bloating, and unpredictable stool changes can all point to irritable bowel syndrome, but the same symptoms arise in a dozen other conditions. This guide walks through every credible cause, how clinicians tell them apart, and what treatment actually looks like.