anxiety disorders.
In my experience, surgeons and gastroenterologists not only don't want to talk about IBS - they don't know how to talk about IBS.
Most IBS patients who achieve success never resolve the problem. They develop coping strategies that allow them to function. SSRIs can help. Healthy diet, regular cardiovascular exercise, good sleep hygiene, healthy relationships, stress modulation are all key to success.
There is no special diet for IBS.