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How Do I Talk to My Doctor About My IBS and IBS with Constipation Symptoms and Treatment Options?
FromGastro Girl
How Do I Talk to My Doctor About My IBS and IBS with Constipation Symptoms and Treatment Options?
FromGastro Girl
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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Open communication between patients and their health care providers is vital for accuarate and timely diagnosis and treatment, especially for GI conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or IBS with Constipation (IBS-C), which often present with multiple symptoms and are impacted by lifestyle factors like diet and stress. In this episode, Dr. Douglas Drossman and Johannah Ruddy of the Rome Foundation return to share their expertise in effective patient-provider communications. They explain why it's important for patients to clearly describe their symptoms and how patients can communicate with their healthcare providers even when the topic seems embarassing. This episode also features expert tips on how patients can start the conversation with their healthcare providers about treatment options and alternatives for symptom relief when the patient feels the current treatment plan is not working.
Released:
Feb 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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