Guidelines on the irritable bowel syndrome: mechanisms and practical management

Background:

IBS affects 5–11% of the population of most countries. Prevalence peaks in the third and fourth decades, with a female predominance.

Aim:

To provide a guide for the assessment and management of adult patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

Methods:

Members of the Clinical Services Committee of The British Society of Gastroenterology were allocated particular areas to produce review documents. Literature...