IBS Videos

Navigating IBS Triggers and Restrictive Diets, with Premysl Bercik, MD HCPLive Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management frequently includes lifestyle changes, particularly as it relates to what patients eat. Affected individuals often adopt restrictive diets in an effort to manage their symptoms—frequently eliminating gluten and wheat based on the belief that these ingredients are key triggers. While gluten-free diets have surged in popularity, especially among IBS patients, scientific evidence supporting their use in this population is limited. Seeking to address this gap in research, Premysl Bercik, MD, PhD, a professor in the department of medicine at…

Microbiome IBS Pain Relief Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News In this episode of Microbiome Zone, Elena Ivanina, DO, MPH, sits down with Kara Margolis, MD, and Sarah Najjar, PhD, to discuss the complex interplay between the microbiome and irritable bowel syndrome—and the role biotherapeutic products may have in mitigating pain commonly associated with IBS. Researchers used “massive screening technologies for looking at these bacteria … to create a consortium of bacteria that would be most likely to alleviate pain,” said Dr. Najjar, a postdoctoral fellow at NYU, in New York City. “Based on the bacteria the team identified, they were able to determi…

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Vibrating Capsule to Treat Constipation - Virtual Press Briefing | Newswise Newswise What: THE VIBRATING CAPSULE- Safety and Tolerability in Patients With Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Who: Dr. Bryan Curtin - Director of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, The Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease, Mercy Medical Center PIO Contact: Dan Collins, Senior Director of Media Relations - [email protected] When: May 21 at 12:30 PM ET Where: Newswise Live Zoom Room View the full article

Leveraging Wearable Devices for IBS Self Management, with Michelle Guan, MD HCP Live Guan describes the potential value of using wearable devices to enhance IBS management by tracking sleep and exercise. Wearable devices may serve as valuable self-management tools encouraging greater levels of physical activity and improved sleep among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to findings from a recent study. The data were presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2025 by Michelle Guan, MD, an internal medicine resident at the University of California Los Angeles, and highlight a significant association between increased daily step coun…

Vibrating Capsule Increases CSBMs in Chronic Constipation, with Anthony Lembo, MD HCP Live Anthony Lembo, MD, explains the Vibrating Capsule’s utility in chronic idiopathic constipation and reviews findings from a post hoc analysis of a phase 3 trial. New research is shedding light on the utility of the Vibrating Capsule for increasing both morning and evening complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) in patients with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).1 Findings from the post hoc analysis of the phase 3 trial supporting the Vibrating Capsule’s US Food and Drug Administration approval were presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2025 by Antho…

The difference between Crohn's Disease and IBS WBAL TV Baltimore Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition, but IBS symptoms could indicate other diseases. Dr. Raymond Cross from Mercy Medical Center talks to Jenyne Donaldson about the signs a patient might have Crohn's. View the full article

ACG 2024 GI Research Highlights Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News [Login required] ACG 2024 was replete with new research in all things GI. Recently, Anthony Lembo, MD, the director of research for the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio, sat down with Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News to discuss his favorite research from the conference. In part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Lembo highlights studies on IBS and constipation; anxiety and constipation in ARFID; portable breath testing; and hormone replacement therapy and IBS. View the full article

Constipation: The importance of talking about healthy poo BBC.com View the full article

Anthony Lembo, MD: Exploring Probiotics for IBS Treatment MD Magazine Lembo describes the potential of a multi-species synbiotic for the treatment of IBS based on findings from an exploratory study he presented at DDW. Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) currently includes an individualized treatment plan incorporating various dietary and lifestyle interventions as well as medication. Although the use of probiotics in this patient population is still being explored, findings from a recent study suggest they may be a safe and effective intervention for IBS. The research was presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024 in Washington, DC, and highl…

VIDEO: New book a 'holistic toolbox' of nutritional, behavioral strategies for treating IBS Healio In a Healio video exclusive, Megan Riehl, PsyD, AGAF,and Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, LDN, discuss their new book, “Mind Your Gut,” a comprehensive guide for treating irritable bowel syndrome from nutritional and behavioral perspectives. “We really came together because there wasn’t a book that specifically merged behavioral therapies with nutrition therapies for irritable bowel syndrome,”Scarlata, a New York Times bestselling author and Boston-based GI expert dietitian, said. “We decided to get this holistic comprehensive guide together for patients living with…

In this Healio video exclusive, Jeffrey Roberts, MS, BSc,shares details about World IBS Day, April 19, which aims to raise awareness and support for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with the theme, “Light Up the Sky for IBS.” “IBS is often stigmatized and misunderstood,” Roberts, founder of World IBS Day and the IBS Patient Support Group and co-founder of Tuesday Night IBS, told Healio. “I wanted to increase awareness and let patients know that they weren’t alone. I also wanted to support health care professionals in the industry who provide a better quality of life for patients with IBS.” >> Read the full article and watch the video

Putting Patients First: Breaking Stigma, Dispelling Misconceptions to Improve IBS Care MD Magazine Putting Patients First: Breaking Stigma, Dispelling Misconceptions to Improve IBS Care April 19, 2024 Abigail Brooks, MA In recognition of World IBS Day, we spoke with Jeffrey Roberts about what led him to found the holiday in 2019 and took a closer look at the continued marginalization of the condition. Despite being one of the most common conditions diagnosed by gastroenterologists and affecting 10-15% of people in the US, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) continues to be a largely marginalized condition, leaving many p…

Debunking myths about IBS CTV News Atlantic Naturopathic doctor Joyce Johnson helps bust some of the common misconceptions about irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. April 10, 2024 8:05 a.m. EDT View the full article

In a Healio video exclusive, Austin L. Chiang, MD, MPH,discusses his new book, “Gut: An Owner’s Guide,” which he hopes will help readers become “more empowered and better informed” about their gastrointestinal health. “It’s a guide for the general public on how to take care of your gut health,” Chiang, an interventional gastroenterologist at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia and chief medical officer for endoscopy business at Medtronic, told Healio. “What sets it apart from other gut health books that you might find on the market is that it’s illustrated in color and it’s written in a way that’s digestible.” Austin L. Chiang, MD, MPH, discusses his new book…

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Guideline Helps Clinicians Select Evidence-Based Therapy Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News It can be difficult to navigate pharmacologic treatments for chronic idiopathic constipation. But a joint guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology can help (Gastroenterology 2023;164[7]:1086-1106). Lead author Lin Chang, MD, AGAF, FACG, a professor of medicine, the vice chief of the Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, and the director of the GI fellowship program at the University of California, Los Angeles, spoke to Gastroenterology & Endos…

How to manage IBS during the holidays CTV News There are some ways you can still enjoy your meal and not upset your stomach. Jennifer Tanner, Co-Founder of the Tummy Clinic, shares tips. View the full story © 2023 Bell Media

What does a doctor really mean when they ask a patient “are you feeling better”? We asked! In this special compilation episode brought to you by Ardelyx, we gathered a group of healthcare providers across the multidisciplinary spectrum to break down what signs they look for when assessing if a patient is improving with their IBS-C diagnosis. From symptom relief and management, to quality of life, these providers share a range of ideas on how to help their patients thrive with this chronic condition.

When a doctor asks you “are you feeling better”, what goes through your mind? How do you answer that question as a patient dealing with a chronic health condition? Is there a difference between what a doctor is looking for in an answer, and how a patient answers? We asked some of our previous patient advocate guests in this special compilation episode brought to you by Ardelyx, and the answers may surprise you. You may even relate to their struggle to not only define what better means for them, but how to communicate that to their healthcare provider.

On October 10th, we hosted a fabulous webinar with experts Tony Lembo, MD from Cleveland Clinic, Madison Simons, PsyD from Cleveland Clinic and Kate Scarlata, RD, MPH discussing the history of IgG food sensitivity testing, the evolution of this diagnostic test and the data behind a new, validated test designed specifically for patients with IBS. Dr. Lembo, the principal investigator on the study assessing the InFoods IBS IgG test, shared the data behind this evolving diagnostic, the benefits, and the potential risks of IgG testing for some patients . We also heard from Dr. Simons, a GI Psychologist and expert in food over-restriction in patients with GI conditions, on the…

During a Tuesday Night IBS podcast I asked the question - How should we be speaking to our Healthcare providers about our symptoms? Registered Dietitian Taylor Hanna from Diet vs Disease gave a great answer. Listen/watch here (2 mins): https://vimeo.com/user82887882/ibs

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Gravity may cause IBS symptoms - YouTube A new study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology claims that irritable bowel syndrome is triggered by our body's inability to manage gravity. It also shows the linkage between our nervous system and gravity pull.

You Don't Walk Alone: A Partnership of Care Between Patients and Providers Working Together Created for World IBS Day 2023 on April 19, 2023 in partnership with Tuesday Night IBS >> Watch here