Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a disorder that involves abdominal pain and cramping, as well as changes in bowel movements.
It is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes
Alternative Names
Spastic colon; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Spastic colitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
There are many possible causes of IBS. For example, there may be a problem with muscles in the intestine,...
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From Our Experts
Inflammatory Bowel Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very... Read more »
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is Connected to Chronic Pain
Women are twice as likely to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Women are also more likely to develop a chronic painful condition like... Read more »
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Osteoporosis
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month, so we'd like to discuss this disorder and its connection to osteoporosis. One in five... Read more »
Short Bowel Syndrome and IBD
Short Bowel Syndrome occurs when a patient is unable to absorb enough vitamins, minerals, water or other nutrients. Not all IBD patients... Read more »
Allergic Disease Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A high incidence of reported irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in people with allergies led to a study whose results were recently published... Read more »
From Our Sources
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prognosis There is no cure for IBS, but symptoms can be managed by changing your diet, reducing stress and, if necessary, taking medication. It is... Read more »
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christian D. Stone, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St.... Read more »
Short bowel syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Short bowel syndrome is a condition in which nutrients are not properly absorbed (malabsorption) due to severe intestinal disease or the surgical... Read more »
Antibiotic May Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome
According to a new study, a two-week course of the antibiotic rifaximin may help relieve bloating and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome... Read more »
Surgery Heals Short Bowel Syndrome in Kids
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- We all need our intestines to digest food, but sometimes babies are born with intestines that are too... Read more »
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