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UPDATES ON MANAGEMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

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Points to note• IBS is a prevalent and expensive condition• Symptom–based diagnosis and diagnosis by exclusion• Underlying pathophysiology different for different people,treatment should be individualized• No perfect IBS treatmentEither good evidence but significant side effectsOr good tolerance but efficacy not well establishedPlacebo effect strong and good therapeutic relationship isimportant

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