IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder, commonly encountered in the elderly. Elderly patients have a greater prevalence of IBS as compared to the young ones. The symptoms in elderly patients, appear late. Also, diet and lifestyle can have a major impact on IBS.
The treatment in case of geriatric people is different from a young patient with IBS. Extra care is required for the drug dosage as a result of the altered risk-benefit ratio. In this exclusive KOL Interview, Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay tells us about the Symptoms and Management of Geriatric Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
