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How serious is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

There is no mortality rate when living with IBS, and it is manageable with the right information and support. In this video, Lisa Ganjhu, DO, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Medical Center explains the details os irritable bowel syndrome.


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  • Is it safe to take over-the-counter meds to treat the symptoms of IBS?

  • What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

  • What is lactose intolerance?

  • Which symptoms of abdominal pain are causes for concern?

  • Got IBS? get to know FODMAPs

  • What can happen if GERD is untreated?

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

  • 5 surprising causes of IBS

Up Next

  • How is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treated?

  • Is there a correlation between acid reflux and IBS?

  • Is it safe to take over-the-counter meds to treat the symptoms of IBS?

  • What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

  • What is lactose intolerance?

  • Which symptoms of abdominal pain are causes for concern?

  • Got IBS? get to know FODMAPs

  • What can happen if GERD is untreated?

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

  • 5 surprising causes of IBS

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