A literature review on non-pharmacological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Introduction Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent condition involving the gut–brain interaction where individuals commonly experience recurring abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, and frequently bloating. Aim The aim of this study was to review literature studies on IBS an...

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Main Authors: Wojciech Urban, Kornelia Karamus, Rafał Wojciech Rejmak, Jan Biłogras, Martyna Borowska-Łygan, Konrad Strużek, Jakub Tomaszewski
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Published: Kazimierz Wielki University 2025-04-01
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Kornelia Karamus
Rafał Wojciech Rejmak
Jan Biłogras
Martyna Borowska-Łygan
Konrad Strużek
Jakub Tomaszewski
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Kornelia Karamus
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Jan Biłogras
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description Introduction Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent condition involving the gut–brain interaction where individuals commonly experience recurring abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, and frequently bloating. Aim The aim of this study was to review literature studies on IBS and non-pharmacological methods for treating this condition. Method Data for the article were retrieved by using Pub Med setting the time descriptor to 2019-2024. Conclusions Treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) continues to be challenging, as each patient needs a tailored approach. Once the correct IBS subtype is diagnosed, treatment should target the primary symptoms, such as bloating or diarrhea. Non-pharmacological treatment plays a initial, crucial and rapidly developing role in IBS therapy. Keywords Irritable bowel syndrome, non-pharmacological treatment, dietary, brain-gut axis, FODMAP
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spelling doaj-art-6e9476cb24cd4af78fa0da443fb505742025-08-20T02:14:20ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062025-04-018010.12775/JEHS.2025.80.59395A literature review on non-pharmacological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Wojciech Urbanhttps://orcid.org/0009-0009-1565-0595Kornelia Karamus0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7453-1427Rafał Wojciech Rejmak1https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9422-8550Jan Biłogras2https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6038-9217Martyna Borowska-Łygan3https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9402-7444Konrad Strużek4https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3146-5132Jakub Tomaszewski5https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9384-4643Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny nr 4 w LublinieUniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny nr 4 w Lublinie1 Wojskowy Szpital Kliniczny z Polikliniką SPZOZ w LublinieMazowiecki Szpital Specjalistyczny w RadomiuWojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego SPZOZ w LublinieUniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny nr 4 w LublinieIntroduction Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent condition involving the gut–brain interaction where individuals commonly experience recurring abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, and frequently bloating. Aim The aim of this study was to review literature studies on IBS and non-pharmacological methods for treating this condition. Method Data for the article were retrieved by using Pub Med setting the time descriptor to 2019-2024. Conclusions Treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) continues to be challenging, as each patient needs a tailored approach. Once the correct IBS subtype is diagnosed, treatment should target the primary symptoms, such as bloating or diarrhea. Non-pharmacological treatment plays a initial, crucial and rapidly developing role in IBS therapy. Keywords Irritable bowel syndrome, non-pharmacological treatment, dietary, brain-gut axis, FODMAP https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/59395irritable bowel syndromenon-pharmacological treatmentdietarybrain-gut axisFODMAP
spellingShingle Wojciech Urban
Kornelia Karamus
Rafał Wojciech Rejmak
Jan Biłogras
Martyna Borowska-Łygan
Konrad Strużek
Jakub Tomaszewski
A literature review on non-pharmacological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Journal of Education, Health and Sport
irritable bowel syndrome
non-pharmacological treatment
dietary
brain-gut axis
FODMAP
title A literature review on non-pharmacological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
title_full A literature review on non-pharmacological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
title_fullStr A literature review on non-pharmacological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
title_full_unstemmed A literature review on non-pharmacological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
title_short A literature review on non-pharmacological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
title_sort literature review on non pharmacological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome ibs
topic irritable bowel syndrome
non-pharmacological treatment
dietary
brain-gut axis
FODMAP
url https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/59395
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