Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder, affecting 5-15% of the population. In this video we cover irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, the criteria (Rome IV criteria) as well as what may cause irritable bowel syndrome. We also look at irritable bowel syndrome treatment and who is at risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/gastroenterologyConsider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?  (What is IBS?)0:13 Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms (Signs and Symptoms of IBS)1:05 Who gets Irritable Bowel Syndrome? (IBS Risk Factors / Epidemiology)2:51 What causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome? 3:33 How is Irritable Bowel Syndrome diagnosed? (IBS Diagnosis)4:32 Irritable Bowel Syndrome TreatmentLINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ReferencesFrontline Gastroenterology, 2025. Best management of irritable bowel syndrome. Frontline Gastroenterology, 12(4), pp.303–310. [online] Available at: https://fg.bmj.com/content/12/4/303. BMJ Future GenerationsOka, P., Parr, H., Barberio, B., Black, C.J., Savarino, E.V. & Ford, A.C., 2020. Global prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome according to Rome III or IV criteria: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 5(10), pp.908–917. [online] Available at: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253(20)30217-X/fulltext. The LancetWikipedia, 2025. Irritable bowel syndrome – Signs and symptoms. [online] Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritable_bowel_syndrome#Signs_and_symptoms. WikipediaNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), 2025. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). [online] Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/irritable-bowel-syndrome. NIDDKCrohn’s & Colitis Foundation, 2025. IBS vs IBD – Differences between irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-is-ibd/ibs-vs-ibd. crohnscolitisfoundation.orgDisclaimer: Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guide to diagnose or to treat any form of condition. The content is not to be used to guide clinical practice and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.