84. What the Guidelines Tell Us About IBS Management

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestine. IBS affects approximately 1 in 20 people in the U.S. The impact of IBS on an individual's quality of life can be significant, as it can cause chronic pain, discomfort and disruption to daily activities.

Hear nurse practitioners Kim Kearns and Christina Hanson share their experiences and offer insights on the updated American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guidelines.

AANP offers a variety of resources:

• Continuing education activities in the AANP CE Center.
  • AANP's Collaborative Learning Network at https://aanp.org/cln, where you can join our experts and others in conversations on various topics.
  • AANP Gastroenterology Specialty Practice Group at https://www.aanp.org/membership/aanp-communities.

This podcast was made possible by an educational grant from AbbVie.