Can IBS Play a Role in Your Attendance at Work?

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is considered less serious than some other bowel-related conditions, such as colon cancer or Crohn’s disease. That doesn’t mean IBS can’t have a major effect on someone’s life.

In this video, learn about a study that examined how IBS affects quality of life, work performance, and work attendance.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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