/r/IBSResearch/

r/IBSResearch

15k members
r/IBSResearch is a subreddit with 15k members. The community frequently discusses ibs, irritable bowel syndrome, microbiome, pain, and gut, and the most common flair used is perspective, commentary, future research, and drug discovery.
A community dedicated strictly to the research on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with the goal to 1) create a better definition of the disorders that together make up IBS, 2) provide a better and more comprehensive diagnostic roadmap to people with IBS and 3) provide solutions to those disorders.

Popular Topics in r/IBSResearch

#1

Ibs

147 posts
#2

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

25 posts
#3

Microbiome

22 posts
#4

Pain

19 posts
#5

Gut

18 posts
#6

Symptoms

12 posts
#7

Microbiota

11 posts
#8

Inflammation

9 posts
#9

Stress

9 posts
#10

Chronic Pain

9 posts

Flair Used in r/IBSResearch

#1
Perspective
: "Chronic severe bloating/visible distension for 3+ years — anyone also experience temporary HR/BP increases during episodes?"
19 posts
#2
Commentary
: "IBS and Insomnia"
8 posts
#3
Future Research
: "A natural compound produced by gut bacteria after digesting foods such as Pomegranates, Walnuts, and Berries may help repair and protect the intestinal lining."
5 posts
#4
Drug Discovery
: "side effects of rifaximin"
1 post

Member Growth in r/IBSResearch

Yearly
+2k members(14.0%)

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Last updated: October 1, 2026