From stress and hormones to poor sleep and certain medications, experts say understanding what triggers your IBS symptoms is ...

Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. With dietary adjustments, more than ...

This article discusses possible warning signs of irritable bowel syndrome and recommendations for evaluation and management.

C, but there are several other situations that can lead to symptoms. Learn how stress, sleep, hormones, medications, and routine changes can trigger IBS-C symptoms and what strategies may help manage ...

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today, Dr. Erin E. Mauney reveals how her pioneering research brings psychedelic medicine into gastroenterology for the first time, potentially ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: After a month of testing from my gastrointestinal doctor, I have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I have been sick for several months and have lost 12 pounds. (I’m ...

The right diet may be the best medicine for easing the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research shows. In the study, two different eating plans beat standard medications in ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes chronic gut discomfort; it's characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, distension, and bowel problems like diarrhea and constipation. It's estimated that as ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways IBS and lactose intolerance both cause symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating.Diagnoses of both IBS and lactose intolerance are made ...

Linzess is a prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). It works by increasing fluid in the intestines and ...

A mouse study suggests estrogen may increase gut pain by activating specific cells, offering hints to why IBS is more common ...

Dietary changes relieved abdominal pain and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome more effectively than medications, a new study shows. Seven out of 10 study participants reported significant ...