A groundbreaking study suggests that IBS might be more of a brain issue than a gut disorder. Researchers found that ...

There are several theories about the origins of IBS but it's unclear exactly why. Still, there are treatments no matter the ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including ...

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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.

Michigan Medicine and Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that patients with irritable bowel syndrome were more likely to ...

For some patients IBS alternates between constipation IBS-C and diarrhoea IBS-D a subtype known as IBS-M mixed This dual presentation is particularly challenging to manage ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may ...

Research reveals that δ-receptor agonists like KNT-127 alleviate IBS symptoms by modulating gut-brain interactions and ...

Probiotics are live bacteria that help relieve symptoms in people with IBS A doctor explains how probiotics work and ways ...

you may need to adjust your treatment plan or find new ways to manage symptoms. Read on to learn more about possible treatments for IBS-S and CIC, how long treatments may last, and more.

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is among the most common gastrointestinal conditions today. It affects some 10% to 15% of people in the U.S., per the American College of Gastroenterology.