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Despite advances in diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies, many patients feel dismissed, inadequately informed, or uncertain about the nature and meaning of their symptoms; these experiences may undermine trust and reduce engagement with healthcare professionals. The aim of this narrative review is to synthesize clinical and ethical considerations and propose a patient-centered ethical framework for IBS management, positioning communication as a core therapeutic intervention. We highlight how validation, clear and non-stigmatizing explanations, transparency about uncertainty, and recognition of patient values can strengthen the therapeutic alliance, support relational autonomy, and enable shared decision-making. These elements can promote supported self-management and improve adherence to individualized dietary, behavioral, and pharmacologic strategies. In response to the central role of nutrition in IBS care, we further integrate dietary management into the ethical framework, addressing dietary assessment, first-line dietary advice, soluble fiber, the structured low-FODMAP approach, and the risks of excessive or unsupported food restriction. We further discuss how the incorporation of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can translate patient priorities into measurable outcomes, monitor clinically meaningful changes over time, and reduce discrepancies between clinical assessment and patients\u2019 lived experiences. Finally, we underscore the impact of stigma and uncertainty and provide practical communication approaches to support a stronger therapeutic alliance in IBS care. 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