Bloating and diarrhea may point to this under-recognized gut condition.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the digestive system, causing symptoms such as irregular bowel movements and abdominal pain, as well as constipation, diarrhea, or both. There are three primary ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions you can get. It’s defined as abdominal pain or discomfort with, ahem, “altered” bowel habits over a period of time.

IBS is a chronic condition that significantly affects the quality of life. Dr Saxena shares the early signs to recognise the ...

IBS is a chronic disorder, which involves the way the digestive system works, without any apparent structural damage to the ...

Peppermint oil, soluble fiber, and antispasmodic drugs can indeed help people with irritable bowel syndrome, according to an analysis of 25 years of research on the condition, which is characterized ...

Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) experience abnormal bowel movements and increased abdominal pain sensitivity but do not show signs of damage to the gut. Prior studies have identified ...

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Post-infectious IBS happens when a person suddenly develops IBS symptoms after an infection. Irritable ...

Scientists have discovered that psychological stress can induce immune responses to food that can cause symptoms when that food is eaten again, findings that demonstrate the potential role of stress ...

The Rome V criteria for IBS identified a different group of patients, with lower sensitivity than either Rome III or IV ...

Amitriptyline can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research has found. The cheap and widely available prescription drug, which is commonly used at low ...