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...Nausea is a common symptom in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Nausea is just one of many symptoms associated with IBS. Other IBS symptoms may include: Nausea is an...

...Tenesmus is the medical term to describe the feeling that you need to go to the bathroom but cannot. There are 2 types of tenesmus: rectal tenesmus (needing to have...

...Bloating around the stomach area affects over 90 percent of people with IBS. It is usually not the most severe symptom of IBS, but it is one of the most...

...Many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have excessive gassiness (flatulence). Excess gas can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. And the resulting stress can have a negative impact on a person’s...

...Constipation is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is 1 of the 3 main types of IBS: IBS with constipation, or IBS-C. Constipation is when bowel movements...

...Diarrhea is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is 1 of 3 main types of IBS: IBS with diarrhea, otherwise known as IBS-D. Diarrhea is when your...

...Stomach pain is the most common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Stomach pain is so common among people with IBS, it is part of the Rome 4 criteria used...

...For people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms include stomach pain, gas and bloating, diarrhea, or constipation. These can be experienced one at a time or in...

...Many things can trigger irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, including hormones. Recent evidence shows that hormones – particularly estrogen and progesterone – may trigger IBS symptoms or make IBS symptoms...

...Stress is a common trigger of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Studies show that stress makes IBS symptoms worse. IBS can bring on added stress, resulting in a cycle that can...

...Doctors do not know the exact reasons why a person develops irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is likely a combination of many factors, including genetics, changes in gut bacteria, how...

...What makes a person more susceptible to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is still not fully understood. Researchers believe it is a combination of many factors, including genetics, diet, changes in...

...Despite many advances in research in the last few decades, the cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is still not fully understood. Researchers have narrowed the likely causes of IBS...

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...After being diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there is still a lot to understand about this chronic condition. Many misconceptions exist about IBS. It is important to get the...

...Despite all the information available about IBS, there is still a lot left to discover. Research is being conducted by clinicians and scientists to answer many of the questions that...

...About 10 to 15 percent of people in the United States live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Yet, only 5 to 7 percent of people have received an official diagnosis...