What is the link between diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and how can symptoms be eased safely in Europe?

IBS with diarrhoea explained: functional bowel disorder, gut motility changes, stress triggers, diet modification, and red flag criteria.

In this episode, we outline how IBS-D (IBS with diarrhoea) is diagnosed and managed under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• What defines IBS (recurrent abdominal pain with altered bowel habits)

• How IBS-D differs from infection or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

• The role of the gut–brain axis and stress

• How low-FODMAP dietary adjustment may reduce symptoms

• When loperamide or antispasmodics may be considered

• The importance of fibre type (soluble vs insoluble)

• Red flag symptoms such as weight loss, blood in stool, nocturnal diarrhoea, or anaemia

• Situations where medication requests may be declined pending further investigation

We explain how doctors assess symptom duration (Rome IV criteria), stool pattern, dietary triggers, family history, inflammatory markers, and recent travel during an online consultation in the EU. IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion, and other causes must be ruled out before confirmation.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where gastrointestinal consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/diarrhea-and-ibs-and-how-to-ease-symptoms