Food Avoidance and Restriction in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Relevance for Symptoms, Quality of Life and Nutrient Intake

Background & AimsNeither food intake nor the clinical characteristics of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients with severe food avoidance and restriction have been investigated. The aim of our study was to identify those patients and to characterize their symptoms, quality of life, and nutrient intake.MethodsIBS patients who completed the IBS Quality of Life Instrument (IBS-QOL) at our secondar and tertiary center were included. The 3...