Description

Outline:

Introduction & Overview (5 minutes)

• Introduction
• Outline learning objectives

Etiology (5 minutes)

• Prevalence
• Impact

Causes & Pathophysiology (20 minutes)

• Understanding the underlying mechanisms of IBS

Diagnosis & Workup (20 minutes)

• Establishing an IBS diagnosis:
  • Clinical criteria
  • Symptom evaluation:
• Differentiating IBS from other conditions

History, Physical Exam & Diagnostics (10 minutes)

• Key components of history-taking
• Physical exam
• Essential diagnostic tests

Additional Testing & Red Flags (5 minutes)

• Red flags requiring further evaluation
• Additional tests if symptoms persist or red flags present

Treatment – Evidence-Based Management Strategies (40 minutes)

• Dietary, pharmacological, psychological and integrated approaches

Case Studies (15 minutes)

• Case study presentations: Real-world examples of IBS diagnosis and treatment.

As presented at our Live 2025 ND Conference: Naturopathic Approaches to Various Disorders