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Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management

Clinical guideline [CG61] Published: 23 February 2008 Last updated: 04 April 2017

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Guidance:
Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management
Date issued:
23 February 2008

Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • Psychological interventions:- Are the psychological interventions [cognitive behavioural therapy] (CBT), hypnotherapy and psychological therapy all equally effective in the management of [Irritable bowel syndrome] (IBS) symptoms, either as first-line therapies in primary care, or in the treatment of people with IBS that is refractory to other treatments?
  • Refractory [Irritable bowel syndrome] (IBS):- What factors contribute to refractory IBS?
  • Relaxation and biofeedback:- What is the effect of relaxation and biofeedback therapies on [Irritable bowel syndrome] (IBS) symptoms and patient-related outcomes?
  • Herbal medicines:- Are Chinese and non-Chinese herbal medicines safe and effective as first-line therapy in the treatment of [Irritable bowel syndrome] (IBS), and which is the most effective and safe option?