Predominant Management Strategies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Guest: Stephanie L. Hansel, M.D., M.S. (@SLHanselMD) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) What causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? What diets are recommended? What is gut-brain access and what does it have to do with IBS? Dr. Hansel covers treatment recommendations for IBS-diarrhea predominant, IBS-constipation predominant, and IBS-mixed type, including the role of bile acid malabsorption. Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. Deeper Dive: Bile Acid Malabsorption Testing: https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2018/03/09/michael-camilleri-m-d-leslie-donato-ph-d-discuss-testing-bile-acid-malabsorption-clinical-practice/