title: Meeting the challenge of IBS.
abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome is frustrating and debilitating for patients, and management of this disorder is a challenge for healthcare providers. IBS is a common, functional, gastrointestinal disorder, and is often characterized by crippling symptoms without any pathologic findings.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Specialists, Paoli, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Diana L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Wadlund
mesh_terms: D017326:Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic; D006801:Humans; D043183:Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs