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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is an often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and under treated condition that affects up to 20%, or 1 in 5 Americans. Talk IBS is designed to educate women about this real medical condition, its symptoms, real options for health care and management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation, and to arm them with tools to work with their doctor to get proper diagnosis and care sooner.

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If you think you may have IBS with constipation, talk to your doctor about diagnosis and care.

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Latest IBS Research
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Women: The Unmet Needs is the first report to examine all issues that affect the day-to-day lives of IBS sufferers.
The report, based on groundbreaking research and extensive interviews of both patients and physicians, illustrates the physical, emotional and economic impact IBS has on the average suffererÌs life... more >
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