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...Stephanie was previously an advocate for IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Stephanie has been managing IBS since adolescence. Though not formally diagnosed until she was 25, Stephanie spent years experiencing inexplicable abdominal pain and...

...Emily is a master certified life coach, health educator, and professional medical writer, who is passionate about empowering people to be their own health advocate and enjoy life with more...

...Ally was previously an advocate for IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Ally was diagnosed with IBS in 2011 at the age of 22. IBS changed her life, therefore she wanted to bring awareness to...

...Marisa was previously an advocate on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Marisa was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, when she was 13 years old. After keeping her disease a...

...Hannah was previously and advocate on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Hannah is a Nutritionist and recipe developer with a passion for gut health. After dealing with digestive issues for many years, she was...

...In order to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your doctor will assess your past medical history and your family's medical history. They will review any medicines you are currently taking...

...If you live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your doctor might suggest a special diet to help figure out which foods may be triggering your symptoms. One of these diets...

...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gut disease caused by changes in the way the gut and brain communicate. The first steps in its treatment are usually changes in...

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...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to manage IBS everyday IrritableBowelSyndrome.net brings you frequent articles, blogs, points of view and...

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...At IrritableBowelSyndrome.net we empower patients and caregivers to take control of IBS by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals. IBS can have an...

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...IBS can occur at any age, but it often begins during the teen years or early adulthood. Symptoms can be painful and disruptive. This leads many with IBS to have...

...Because symptoms from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including diarrhea, constipation, pain, and bloating, affect a person’s daily activities, they can affect a person’s work life as well. A recent survey...

...Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ in the body. Smoking introduces harmful chemicals into the lungs, which are circulated throughout the body. These chemicals can cause disease and have a...

...While living with a chronic condition like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may cause a patient to feel isolated at times, it is also considered a “family disease.” Dealing with the...

...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be a difficult disease to treat, and patients often must try several different treatment options before finding the one or a combination that works best...