Recommended Web Sites

About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - This comprehensive resource from the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) [http://www.iffgd.org/]covers characteristics of the syndrome, treatment strategies, current articles (abstracts and some full text), and statistics. There is also summary information from the IFFGD Professional Symposium.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in English from NOAH -If you have questions about IBS or any type of GI disorder you should find the answers here in clearly written English or Spanish. This site provides a treasure trove of information from the basics of the GI disorders to the latest news and research.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Special features of this Mayo Clinic site include information on preventing symptoms, self-care, coping strategies, and complementary and alternative treatments.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Poorly Understood Disorder - The FDA has produced this information about IBS.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Association - A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping everyone who suffers from IBS through patient support groups, treatment, accurate information and education.

MEDLINEplus: Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources about many common diseases and conditions. In the case of IBS, the site links to information on diagnosis and treatment, clinical trials, organizations, and special concerns of women and children.