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Developments in pathophysiology, diagnosis and management

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IBS affects up to 15% of the population and continues to provide the medical profession with diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The pathophysiology is complex and until it is better understood management strategies will necessarily remain rather empirical.

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P.J.W has acted as a consultant for, or received research grant support from, the following pharmaceutical companies: Abbott, Almirall Pharma, Boehringer–Ingelheim, Chr. Hansen, Danone Research, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Norgine, Proctor & Gamble, Shire UK and Sucampo Pharmaceuticals.

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Whorwell, P. Developments in pathophysiology, diagnosis and management. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 12, 72–74 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2014.225

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