Online Resources
For more information on irritable bowel syndrome, see these links recommended by the U.S.News & World Report library:
IBS from the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSiR)
This lengthy page is an excellent primer to IBS, explaining the anatomy behind the condition, what sufferers experience, and treatment options.
IBS Association
This nonprofit aims to help IBS sufferers by providing information about medications, clinical studies, books, news, as well as an online self help and support group.
IBS from MedlinePlus
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, this site lists a wide variety of online resources for IBS sufferers, including links about nutrition, disease management, and clinical trials.
About IBS from the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
This site provides information about IBS characteristics and treatment, a helpful glossary, and a wealth of IFFGD publications.
IBS from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
This page from the NDDIC provides a good introduction to IBS, including its causes, symptoms, treatments, etc.