Irritable bowel syndrome

 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 1 in 20 people in the UK, equating to around 3.2 million individuals, though some estimates suggest up to 1 in 5 adults experience symptoms, with potentially even more not seeking medical help. It's a common digestive disorder, more prevalent in women, often starting in the 20s or 30s. In this podcast Dr Thomas Round speaks to Dr Kevin Barrett, a GP in Hertfordshire with a special interest in gastroenterology in primary care, about the prevalence, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, treatment and management of IBS. This podcast falls within the Gastroenterology curriculum field.

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Curriculum: Gastroenterology
CPD Points: 0.25
Time to complete this course: 15 minutes
Date of publication: 2 February 2026
Mode: Podcast
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