It’s frustrating to meet a new IBS patient and see a history of the same tests repeated over and over—sometimes two or three times! Many physicians aren’t sure how to approach IBS, so they keep ordering tests instead of focusing on what really helps. In reality, the best “test” is active listening, along with dietary guidance, mental health support (including sleep hygiene, therapy, and sometimes medications), and targeted medication use for symptom control. We need a more thoughtful, evidence-b