How is IBS diagnosed? Tests, criteria and what to expect
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 2 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 2 October 2026 No blood test, stool test or scan can confirm IBS...
IBS-C, IBS-D and IBS-M. What your IBS subtype means
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 22 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 22 September 2026 When IBS is diagnosed, it usually comes wit...
IBS vs IBD. What's the difference and when should you be checked?
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 22 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 22 September 2026 IBS and IBD are two different conditions th...
What causes an IBS flare-up and how long does one last?
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 15 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 15 September 2026 An IBS flare-up is a stretch of time when y...
SIBO and IBS. What's the difference and can you have both?
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 15 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 15 September 2026 SIBO and IBS are two different explanations...
What do steroids like prednisolone do to your gut?
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 9 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 9 September 2026 Steroid tablets such as prednisolone reach th...