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

However, sudden changes can indicate an underlying health condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For some people, having one bowel movement a day is ...

A new survey revealed that frequent social media use leads to higher irritability. In the study, published in JAMA Network Open, researchers examined the relationship between irritability and social ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that affects the functioning of the digestive system, especially the large intestine. Characterized by a series of uncomfortable and recurring ...

Bowel movements, bloating, and other digestive issues may not be the easiest topics to discuss with your doctor, but having a conversation is the first step to improving your quality of life says ...

When it causes constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is called IBS-C, with the "C" standing for "constipation." Oftentimes, the digestive systems of people with IBS-C are sensitive to certain ...

A FIT and healthy mum was told by doctors her persistent tummy problems were caused by a food intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome ... food intolerances, IBS symptoms, and wheat sensitivity.

Fecal impaction occurs when stool forms that is hard, dry, and difficult to pass on its own. Individuals who experience constipation are more at risk of fecal impaction, which is more severe. When an ...

About 10 to 15 percent of adults in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, a condition that causes ... but plenty of older adults deal with IBS symptoms. "There is no ’cure’ for IBS," says ...