Diarrhea Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) falls under the Gut Health category.

Diarrhea Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D)

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•Last Updated: March 27, 2025

Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is a subtype of IBS that leads to abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and frequent, urgent diarrhea. The exact causes are unknown, but research suggests that multiple factors — such as the gut-brain axis, abnormal muscular contractions, gut microbes, and genetics — could play a role in the disease. IBS-D can be managed with dietary modifications, psychotherapy, supplements, and prescription medications.

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287 participants in 3 trials

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BIrritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

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Last Updated:March 27, 2025

15 references on this page

287 participants in 3 trials

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BIrritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

Overview

What is IBS-D?

What are the main signs and symptoms of IBS-D?

How is IBS-D diagnosed?

What are some of the main medical treatments for IBS-D?

Have any supplements been studied for IBS-D?

How could diet affect IBS-D?

Are there any other treatments for IBS-D?

What causes IBS-D?

Examine Database: Diarrhea Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D)

Low-FODMAP Diet

6 Outcomes

2 Studies

1 Outcome

1 Study

Low-FODMAP Diet

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Frequently asked questions

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References

Examine Database References

Immunity - Yalçin SS, Yurdakök K, Tezcan I, Tuncer MEffect of glutamine supplementation on lymphocyte subsets in children with acute diarrheaTurk J Pediatr.(2010 May-Jun)
Quality of Life - Mohammad Javad Zahedi, Vahideh Behrouz, Maryam AzimiLow fermentable oligo-di-mono-saccharides and polyols diet versus general dietary advice in patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized controlled trialJ Gastroenterol Hepatol.(2018 Jun)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms - Yawen Zhang, Lijun Feng, Xin Wang, Mark Fox, Liang Luo, Lijun Du, Binrui Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Huiqin He, Shuwen Zhu, Zhefang Hu, Shujie Chen, Yanqin Long, Yubin Zhu, Li Xu, Yanyong Deng, Benjamin Misselwitz, Brian M Lang, Bahtiyar Yilmaz, John J Kim, Chung Owyang, Ning DaiLow fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols diet compared with traditional dietary advice for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial with analysis of clinical and microbiological factors associated with patient outcomesAm J Clin Nutr.(2021 Jun 1)