Most of the medications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) are also used for chronic functional constipation, though there are some differences in how they’re used. In both ...

Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. With dietary adjustments, more than ...

Woman-IBS-Stomach-Pain_G_1058377736 Researchers compared low-carbohydrate and low-FODMAP diets to medication in the treatment of IBS Both a low-carbohydrate diet and a combined low FODMAP/traditional ...

Gut bacteria shown to produce serotonin, revealing new pathways for IBS therapy. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have uncovered new details about how gut bacteria interact with ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Do your IBS symptoms get worse during your period? Experts say fluctuating hormones likely play a role. Here's how to deal.

There’s no cure for IBS, but medications along with dietary and lifestyle changes can help you prevent flare-ups. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder without a cure.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes chronic gut discomfort; it's characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, distension, and bowel problems like diarrhea and constipation. It's estimated that as ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive condition that can cause substantial discomfort in those who have it. Medical professionals use the common symptoms associated with the disease as a ...

A meta-analysis of 80,737 cases identifies five new variants and 22 risk genes, highlighting three potential drug targets for ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please give me some information regarding irritable bowel syndrome? I am taking carbidopa/levodopa for restless leg syndrome. I also take Unisom to help sleep onset. Do the ...

PCOS is an endocrine disorder. It occurs when a woman’s ovaries make abnormal levels of certain hormones. In the United States, 6 to 12 percent of women of reproductive age have PCOS. On the other ...