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Managing irritable bowel syndrome – the low-FODMAP diet and beyond
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GASTROENTEROLOGY
Managing irritable bowel syndrome – the low-FODMAP diet and beyond
Wednesday 9 June 2021, 12:25 AM

Lean red meat is a low-FODMAP food, but it is likely to be aggravating for many patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Most patients with irritable bowel syndrome can be easily managed in primary care, as discussed here by gastroenterologist Alan Fraser
Key Points, All patients considered for a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome need to have gut inflammation and coeliac disease excluded.
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