What is the link between diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and how can symptoms be eased safely in Europe?

IBS with diarrhoea explained: functional bowel disorder, gut motility changes, stress triggers, diet modification, and red flag criteria.

In this episode, we outline how IBS-D (IBS with diarrhoea) is diagnosed and managed under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• What defines IBS (recurrent abdominal pain with altered bowel habits)

• How IBS-D differs from infection or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

• The role of the gut–brain axis and stress

• How low-FODMAP dietary adjustment may reduce symptoms

• When loperamide or antispasmodics may be considered

• The importance of fibre type (soluble vs insoluble)

• Red flag symptoms such as weight lo ...