Irritable bowel syndrome

Twelve questions people ask, put to Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and ChatGPT in November 2026.

Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Cited NHS or accredited sources
24 of 31 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
6 of 12 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
11 of 12 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources

The questions

Question
The NHS says
AI Overviews
AI Mode
ChatGPT
my mum has lost loads of weight without trying and has tummy problems like IBS
111 or urgent GP
●Less urgent on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews See a GP or pharmacist
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
●Less urgent on AI Mode Google AI Mode See a GP or pharmacist
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
ChatGPT (logged out) Unconfirmed The first check found less urgent: See a GP or pharmacist (GP appointment). The NHS says: Call 111 or urgent GP. The second check disagreed, so it isn’t counted.
hard lump in my tummy that I can feel, bloating and IBS symptoms
111 or urgent GP
●Less urgent on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews See a GP or pharmacist
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
bloating and stomach cramps for over a month, could it be IBS?
See a GP
●Not up front on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews Right place, not up front
The NHS says see a GP
●Not up front on AI Mode Google AI Mode Right place, not up front
The NHS says see a GP
●Not up front on ChatGPT ChatGPT (logged out) Right place, not up front
The NHS says see a GP
Is there a test to diagnose IBS?
No test for IBS
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says no test, rule out others
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says no test, rule out others
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says no test, rule out others
Can I refer myself for talking therapy for stress that makes my IBS worse?
Yes, no GP needed
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer to talking therapiesEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer to talking therapiesEngland
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer to talking therapiesEngland
How many cups of tea or coffee a day can I have with IBS?
Max 3 drinks a day
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says no more than 3 caffeinated drinks
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says no more than 3 caffeinated drinks
●Didn’t say on ChatGPT ChatGPT (logged out) Does not say
The NHS says no more than 3 caffeinated drinks
I've got IBS and there's blood when I wipe after going to the toilet, should I worry?
No single NHS line
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I've been bloated every day for over 3 weeks and changing my diet hasn't helped
No single NHS line
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What causes IBS?
No single NHS line
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should I try a low FODMAP diet for persistent bloating
No single NHS line
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what is irritable bowel syndrome causes
No single NHS line
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what is the cause of irritable bowel syndrome
No single NHS line
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Matches the NHS Not up frontDiffers from the NHSUnconfirmed

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 31 with sources
NHS websiteNHS23
Guts UKUK charity on the PIF TICK list7 NervaUK health company7
NHS informNHS7
YouTubeVideo7 Mayo ClinicUS hospital6
UK charities for irritable bowel syndrome British Dietetic AssociationGuts UK