A large U.S. study found some IBS medications are linked to a higher risk of death over time.  Antidepressants and certain ...

Although more research is needed on how alcohol affects IBS, drinking in moderation may help avoid making symptoms worse. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects around 10 to 15% of adults in the ...

IBS and sleep disturbances have a two-way relationship: Gut issues can disrupt the nervous system functions that control sleep, and inadequate sleep can worsen IBS pain and symptoms. People with IBS ...

The low FODMAP diet is a science-backed approach to easing IBS symptoms by identifying and limiting specific gut-irritating carbs. It works in three phases: elimination, reintroduction, and ...

Some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may develop hemorrhoids due to bowel movement changes, straining to pass stools, or a lack of fiber in the diet. People can often treat hemorrhoids at ...

Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). With dietary adjustments, more than seven out of ten patients had significantly reduced symptoms. Dietary ...

The Mayo Clinic classifies Irritable Bowel Syndrome is an intestinal disorder. The exact cause of IBS isn’t well understood, and there is no specific test used to determine if you suffer from it.

Symptoms of an IBS attack may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation. People may be able treat, prevent, or reduce the severity of IBS attacks by identifying and avoiding potential ...

Both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) affect the digestive tract. Both conditions cause some similar symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, ...

From chronic stress to hormones, scientists have identified a few culprits that explain why IBS rates are so high in women. A colorized double contrast x-ray reveals a spasm of the large intestine in ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. IBS symptoms often occur in flare-ups, in ...

Biomerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRA), a global biomedical technology company focused on innovative diagnostic-guided therapies, today announced that an abstract evaluating the real-world clinical ...