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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Causes and Diagnosis

Like other digestive conditions, it can be challenging to narrow down an IBS diagnosis. Learn what to expect and ways you can help your doctor know more.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Causes and Risk Factors

By Barbara Bolen, PhD

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How IBS Is Diagnosed

By Barbara Bolen, PhD

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The Role of Inflammation in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

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The Different Sub-Types of IBS

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

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The Role of Gut Bacteria in IBS

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Magnetic Resonance Enterography: Purpose, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

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The Brain Gut Connection in IBS

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

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Is It Irritable Bowel or Your Appendix?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

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IBS While Taking Birth Control Pills

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

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The Rome Criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Endoscopic Ultrasound: Uses, Side Effects, and Results

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

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An Overview of the Bristol Stool Chart

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD