Drugs aren't always the best way to manage symptomsBy Sally WadykaAbout 10 to 15 percent of adults in the U.S. have irritable ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that affects the large ...

IBS often includes a host of uncomfortable symptoms. Contact a doctor for IBS if you experience severe diarrhea, extreme pain or intense cramping, or non-GI-related symptoms, such as dizziness.

experiment with diet to help relieve IBS symptoms. The American College of Gastroenterology recommends keeping a food diary to track what you eat and how you feel after to help determine which ...