Learn how evidence-based supplements, such as soluble fiber, magnesium, and peppermint oil, can help manage the symptoms of ...

Learn how IBS-C is diagnosed using symptoms and the Rome Criteria, what might trigger the condition in the first place, and how it's different than occasional or functional constipation.

New research discovers a link between estrogen and pain receptors in the colon, which may explain higher rates and intensity of irritable bowel syndrome-related symptoms in women.

PRACTITIONERS. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, OR IBS CAN BE REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE. IBS AFFECTS THE STOMACH AND THE INTESTINES AND CAN CAUSE CRAMPING, ABDOMINAL BLOATING, ...

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 ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and colon cancer both affect the digestive system and can present with similar symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements. However, they are ...

In a recent study published in npj Parkinson's Disease, researchers explore the relationship between Parkinson's disease (PD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Study: Association between irritable ...

Galea, H. , Perry, M. and Jones, P. (2026) Characterising Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study . Open Journal of Gastroenterology, 16, 29-45. doi: 10.4236/ojgas.2026.161004 .

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, the author proposed and discussed the hypothesis that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may result from gravity. IBS is a chronic ...