The Reason Behind the Book

The goal of this book is to increase your basic knowledge about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and potential treatments of this common problem. In this book, I have tried to elaborate on several aspects of this disorder and to answer frequently asked questions. The format of the book is "question and answer" or "Q and A". These are real questions and answers that have been asked by my patients. The format is very similar to what occurs during a typical visit to your physician's office. The language of the book is straightforward to enable individuals with a non-medical background to understand the basic concepts of IBS,