Irritable Bowel Syndrome Encyclopedia
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines...

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A Bone to Pick with IBS

With certain stomach and intestinal tract conditions, weak bones can result. The same holds true for patients with abnormal bowel movements.

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Caring for Stomachs During IBS Awareness Month

Diet changes and relaxation techniques can relieve abdominal pain. Pains that last too long – even with medicine – could be a sign of a more serious condition: irritable bowel syndrome.

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Can Food Allergy Contribute to IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause pain, constipation and diarrhea. Those symptoms can also be caused by allergies to some foods. So, are some IBS symptoms caused by a food allergy?

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IBS Affects More Than Just the Patient

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be painful and interfere with many aspects of life. Partners of people with IBS may not feel the physical pain but they are affected by it.

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Using the Mind to Reduce Inflammation

If you're in pain, you probably don't feel great. If you're emotionally frustrated or upset, it can make your pain worse. So then how do you break the cycle?

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The Bugs That Cause the Stomach Bug
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Moving Fast with a Cup of Joe
Colon surgery patients bowel movements return to normal with the help of coffee
Botox for Your Bladder
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A Safe Tummy Test
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Affected On the Out and In
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Bacteria Good For the Gut?
Probiotic treatments relieve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in recent study
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Top 10 Tips to Outsmart IBS
Cramping and bowel changes have you running too frequently to the toilet? Here are ten tips that can help ease IBS.
Understanding IBS
Individuals who have inflammatory bowel syndrome may experience abdominal pain, constipation, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea and painful bowel movements. Clearly, IBS can be an upsetting intestinal disorder!
Diagnosing IBS
In order to diagnose the digestive disorder inflammatory bowel syndrome, a doctor will examine the symptoms, like diarrhea, abdominal pain and constipation. He may also order tests, like a colonoscopy or endoscopy, to screen for other disorders.
Managing IBS with Behavioral Modifications
Irritable bowel syndrome has no cure, but relief is still possible. People with IBS-induced constipation may benefit from increasing their fiber intake, while those with abdominal pain may benefit from behavioral therapy.
Treating IBS with Medication
Inflammatory bowel syndrome can't be cured, so IBS treatment is aimed at symptoms. Abdominal pain can be eased with anticholinergics like Bentyl, and constipation responds to stool softeners. Diarrhea, meanwhile, responds to medication like Imodium.
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