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Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional and chronic gastrointestinal disorder. It presents many signs and symptoms such as recurrent abdominal pain, bloating, and transit disorders (diarrhea and/or constipation). IBS can be really incapacitating for patients and affect their everyday lives.
Although IBS is a common condition, it is hard to diagnose for general practitioners as there is no clear biological marker to diagnose it.
Expert’s tips for coping with IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional and chronic gastrointestinal disorder. It presents many signs and symptoms such as recurrent abdominal pain, bloating, and transit disorders (diarrhea and/or constipation). IBS can be really incapacitating for patients and affect their everyday lives.
Although IBS is a common condition, it is hard to diagnose for general practitioners as there is no clear biological marker to diagnose it.
Program
In this 10-minutes video with Professor Jan Tack, you will discover what IBS is precisely and know more on these specific topics:
The description of IBS; What triggers this condition; What role does the gut microbiota play in IBS; and IBS in clinical practice.
From the diagnosis to the management of the disease, this short interview will allow you to enhance your knowledge on it.
About the speakers
Prof. Jan Tack
MD, PhD, Head of Clinic in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Professor of clinical and experimental medicine, University Hospitals of Leuven, (Leuven, Belgium)
Professor Jan Tack is currently a Head of Clinic in the Department of Gastroenterology, a Professor in Internal Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine at the University of Leuven, Belgium. Professor Jan Tack is also a Principal Researcher in the Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders (TARGID) at the University of Leuven. He is currently one of the top clinical and basic investigators in the field of gastrointestinal motility.
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