Irritable Colon Syndrome
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that causes a variety of symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation, bloating, gassiness, and cramping. Because these symptoms may be caused by a number of different bowel diseases, IBS is usually diagnosed only after your doctor determines you don't have a more serious problem.
The severity of the disorder varies from person to person. Some people experience symptoms that come and go and are just...
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From Our Experts
IBD & The Gut: New Research & The Truth about Colonics and...
New Study: There was a new study published in the May 29, 2008 issue of Nature, a science and medicine journal, which may point... Read more »
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is Connected to Chronic Pain
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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 »
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 »
Could You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
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From Our Sources
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 »
Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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... 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 »
Behavioral Therapy Can Quickly Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome
People who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome can find rapid improvement by undergoing behavioral therapy, new research suggests, and the... Read more »
Seven common myths about irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common stomach complaints in the United States, and it's also one of the most misunderstood, says... Read more »
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