In people with irritable bowel syndrome, urgency to have a bowel movement reflects both gut sensations and emotional responses, with diaries and questionnaires effectively capturing this real-life symptom.
Gastroenterology (AGA) published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 26 Feb 2026.
The item focuses on From Gut Feeling to Gray Matter: Mapping Defecation Urgency in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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