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IBS Diarrhea in Primary Care: Shorter Routes to Diagnosis and Symptom Assuagement

Diarrhea related to irritable bowel syndrome is common, yet because it's a functional – not anatomical – disorder, providers frequently run more tests than necessary while patients worry and wait in discomfort. Josephina Gomez, NP, who specializes in gastroenterology, offers this crash course in getting unstuck from the evaluation process and matching patients with proven remedies, ranging from behavioral measures to supplements and medications. Hear her tip on how to deliver an IBS diagnosis so that patients feel reassured and empowered to heal.


Published

November 4, 2024

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UCSF MedConnection

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