IBS or intolerance?

Prof Terry Bolin talks about the relationship between food and irritable bowel symptoms. Prof Bolin highlights that many of the symptoms of IBS are exacerbated by foods and that dietary review has an important role in managing IBS. Prof Bolin describes the effects of different carbohydrates such as lactose and fructose and emphasizes that symptoms are more common with excessive consumption. This podcast and the article provide information to the GP about how to assess and treat dietary components to IBS.
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts