IBS Symptom History...In order to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your doctor will assess your past medical history and your family's medical history. They...
The Low FODMAP Diet...If you live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your doctor might suggest a special diet to help figure out which foods may...
Antidepressants for IBS...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gut disease caused by changes in the way the gut and brain communicate. The first...
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School and IBS...IBS can occur at any age, but it often begins during the teen years or early adulthood. Symptoms can be painful and...
Work and IBS...Because symptoms from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including diarrhea, constipation, pain, and bloating, affect a person’s daily activities, they can affect a...
Smoking and IBS...Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ in the body. Smoking introduces harmful chemicals into the lungs, which are circulated throughout the body...
Support from Friends and Family...While living with a chronic condition like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may cause a patient to feel isolated at times, it is...
Medications No Longer Approved To Treat IBS...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be a difficult disease to treat, and patients often must try several different treatment options before finding...
Keeping a Symptom Diary...There is no specific test for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is an illness based on symptoms. The goal of treatment is...
Living With An Invisible Illness...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic and frustrating disease with fluctuating symptoms. Many of those symptoms are difficult to talk about...
Living With IBS...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an illness that affects both your physical and mental health. It can be challenging to manage your...
Does IBS Have A Cure?...IBS is typically considered a lifelong condition with exacerbations and remissions. Some people will recover completely. Management of symptoms will improve the...
Biofeedback...Biofeedback is a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It involves retraining the body to control...
Hypnotherapy...Hypnotherapy is a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It involves guided hypnosis and is performed...
Peppermint Oil, Herbal, and Homeopathic Remedies...Many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) use herbal and homeopathic remedies to help manage their symptoms. These may be used in...