Too often, people promote remedies for irritable bowel syndrome that have little to no scientific backing.

IBS Problem: According to doctors, IBS is not a disease but a group of symptoms. These can include bloating, constipation, or ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common conditions encountered by both primary care providers and gastroenterologists, with a pooled global prevalence of 11.2%. This functional bowel ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may ...

Often dismissed as a minor issue, bloating can be your body’s early warning signal of hidden ailments. Paying attention to ...

Two kinds of diet seem to work better than taking medication in addressing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a trial has found. One diet was designed to be low in “FODMAPs”, a group of sugars and ...

Hemorrhoids are a complication of IBS. The condition is often caused by chronic constipation or diarrhea, as well as other side effects of IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of intestinal ...

A massive long-term study tracking more than 650,000 Americans with irritable bowel syndrome is raising new concerns about the safety of some commonly used treatments.

When you live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), avoiding foods that trigger symptoms is part of daily life. Coffee has a reputation as a bowel stimulant, but the link between coffee and IBS isn’t ...

Severe IBS symptoms and high anxiety sensitivity increase perceived barriers to smoking cessation and reinforce negative reinforcement smoking expectancies. IBS symptom severity and anxiety ...

Several of the most common treatments for irritable bowel syndrome could raise the risk of death, a study suggests. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder that causes a range of ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • Two months ago, I began suffering terrible stomach cramps and diarrhea. My husband said it was all in my head.