Digestive health

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Experts aren’t sure what exactly causes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), they know certain triggers can exacerbate symptoms. In this video, Kevin Soden, MD, a Sharecare medical advisor, explains some of these triggers.

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  • Can psychotherapy and antidepressants help ease IBS symptoms?

  • How is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treated?

  • How does irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) differ from IBD?

  • How serious is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

  • 7 health foods that can make IBS worse

  • 5 safe, natural remedies for IBS

  • What foods and drinks can trigger digestive problems?

Up Next

  • 5 surprising causes of IBS

  • Eat right to ease IBS symptoms

  • Got IBS? get to know FODMAPs

  • Can psychotherapy and antidepressants help ease IBS symptoms?

  • How is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treated?

  • How does irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) differ from IBD?

  • How serious is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

  • 7 health foods that can make IBS worse

  • 5 safe, natural remedies for IBS

  • What foods and drinks can trigger digestive problems?

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