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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Get expert care for your irritable bowel syndrome by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

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We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

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$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your IBS visit

IBS is real, common, and manageable — but it takes the right diagnosis first. This visit helps confirm what's going on and puts a practical plan in place.

You experience recurring abdominal pain, bloating, or cramping

Your bowel habits alternate between constipation and diarrhea

Symptoms flare with stress, certain foods, or without obvious reason

You've been managing on your own but want a formal evaluation

You want to know if a low-FODMAP diet or prescription treatment could help

You're not sure if what you have is IBS or something else

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

Emerald

“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

Kaylee

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience with General Medicine! They are fast, responsive, kind and knowledgeable. It is much easier, more affordable and faster.”

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Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is IBS diagnosed?

IBS is diagnosed clinically using Rome IV criteria — recurrent abdominal pain at least one day per week over the past three months, associated with changes in stool frequency or form, and related to defecation. There is no definitive diagnostic test; evaluation focuses on ruling out organic conditions.

What is the difference between IBS-C, IBS-D, and IBS-M?

IBS subtypes are defined by predominant stool pattern: IBS-C (constipation-predominant), IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant), and IBS-M (mixed). Subtype matters clinically because first-line dietary, behavioral, and medication recommendations differ significantly between them.

Does diet affect IBS?

Yes significantly. A low-FODMAP diet — reducing fermentable carbohydrates — has the strongest evidence for IBS symptom reduction, with about 50–70% of patients responding. It requires guidance from a dietitian to implement correctly and is typically used as a short-term elimination and reintroduction protocol.

Is IBS related to stress or anxiety?

There is a well-established gut-brain connection in IBS — stress and anxiety worsen symptoms in most patients. Psychological treatments including CBT, gut-directed hypnotherapy, and mindfulness have meaningful evidence for IBS and are considered part of comprehensive management alongside dietary and medical approaches.

What side effects are associated with IBS treatments?

Antispasmodics like dicyclomine may cause dry mouth and blurred vision. Rifaximin for IBS-D is generally well tolerated. Linaclotide and lubiprostone for IBS-C commonly cause diarrhea. Low-dose tricyclic antidepressants for pain modulation may cause sedation, dry mouth, and constipation — effects that are sometimes therapeutically useful in IBS-D. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) visit What to expect from a Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) visit
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