April is IBS Awareness Month, and irritable bowel syndrome affects 25-45 million Americans. Dr. Stuart Akerman explains why IBS is so challenging to treat: it doesn't have a single cause. From atypical food allergies affecting over 50% of patients to the gut-brain axis connection with anxiety, IBS involves multiple underlying drivers. Learn why better evaluation matters, how to partner with your doctor for targeted treatment, and what recent research reveals about this comple
