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What Is The Risk Of Managing IBS Without Consulting A Gastroenterologist?

What is the risk of managing my IBS without consulting a gastroenterologist? I have had two colonoscopies without incident over the years. I am 68 yrs if age and under regular care of a rheumatologist and an internist. What is the usual treatment for someone with IBS-A? I tried to make an appointment with a GI doc I researched, but I have to wait 4 months for an appointment!
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Hello,

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder.No clear diagnostic markers exist for IBS; thus the diagnosis of the disorder is based on clinical presentation.

Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome alternating type (IBS-A) usually involves education, reassurance, and dietary/lifestyle changes.

Gastroenterologist consultation is usually needed to rule out other possibilities like celiac sprue and also for Sigmoidoscopic examination.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Is The Risk Of Managing IBS Without Consulting A Gastroenterologist?

Hello, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder.No clear diagnostic markers exist for IBS; thus the diagnosis of the disorder is based on clinical presentation. Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome alternating type (IBS-A) usually involves education, reassurance, and dietary/lifestyle changes. Gastroenterologist consultation is usually needed to rule out other possibilities like celiac sprue and also for Sigmoidoscopic examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist