Irritable Bowel Syndrome—Diagnosis and Treatment

<p>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a clinical syndrome of vague abdominal pain and cramping associated with diarrhea or constipation. IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion, and a variety of treatments can improve its symptoms. Michael Camilleri, MD, professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, discusses recent advances in the diagnosis and management of IBS.</p> <p>Related Content:</p> <p><a href= "https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/10.1001/jama.2020.22532"> Diagnosis and Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome</a></p>