For some patients IBS alternates between constipation IBS-C and diarrhoea IBS-D a subtype known as IBS-M mixed This dual ...

Drugs aren't always the best way to manage symptomsBy Sally WadykaAbout 10 to 15 percent of adults in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, a condition that causes abdominal pain, gas, ...

One of the most common conditions that's associated with abdominal pain or discomfort is irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a common condition that affects the digestive system. It causes symptoms like stomach ...

Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may start with lifestyle changes like avoiding certain foods and relieving stress. If these don’t work, some medications may help relieve symptoms.

Something that helps one person with IBS may not help another. “Prior to diagnosis, I tried things like avoiding fibre or gluten, meaning my diet would become quite restricted. So eventually I ...

Douglas A. Drossman, MD, Co-Director, UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorder How can I help my IBS? Irritable bowel is very common and there's a whole spectrum of severity from mild to ...

Eating a diet rich in these foods can help people with IBS get the filling, nutrient-rich benefits of plant-based foods with fewer digestive symptoms. You can significantly increase your intake of gut ...

Other therapy options, like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), can help you accept your symptoms while focusing on ...

Because IBS is so unique to each individual, it's an absolute necessity that each of us keeps an FFS Diary. That's a "food, feelings and symptoms" diary, and it's designed to help you uncover ...

It's not just what you do eat — what you don't eat also may lead to IBS symptoms. Fruits, vegetables, and high-fiber foods like beans and popcorn can help keep your colon moving well. Drinking water ...