Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may start with lifestyle changes like avoiding certain foods and relieving stress. If these don’t work, some medications may help relieve symptoms.

For some patients IBS alternates between constipation IBS-C and diarrhoea IBS-D a subtype known as IBS-M mixed This dual ...

A groundbreaking study suggests that genetic variations in carbohydrate digestion enzymes could hold the key to personalized ...

Bowel movements, bloating, and other digestive issues may not be the easiest topics to discuss with your doctor, but having a ...

Identifying which type of IBS you have ensures your treatment plan effectively manages symptoms and improves your quality of life. IBS With Diarrhea (IBS-D) IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) is the most ...

Drugs aren't always the best way to manage symptomsBy Sally WadykaAbout 10 to 15 percent of adults in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, a condition that causes abdominal pain, gas, ...

Adjunct therapies like the Mediterranean diet, exercise, and CBT can improve quality of life for IBS and IBD patients by reducing persistent digestive symptoms. Despite standard drug treatments ...

IBS often includes a host of uncomfortable ... Healthcare professionals can often provide treatment to ease your symptoms, making them more bearable. They can also evaluate your symptoms to ...

Background: The aim of this study was to develop and psychometrically test a short, patient-reported questionnaire to be used in clinical practice for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Objective To appraise the evidence that pathophysiological mechanisms and individualised treatment directed at those mechanisms provide an alternative approach to the treatment of patients with ...