“Irritable bowel syndrome does not increase your risk of colon cancer,” says David Palange, DO, a colon and rectal surgeon at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research ...

The current treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is still problematic. Several agents that were introduced in the past had side effects that led to their removal from the market.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) can cause chronic diarrhoea, but in addition, there are usually other symptoms, such as bloating, and also bouts of constipation. One pointing that supports the ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It might have a funny name, but IBS is no laughing matter. For some people with IBS, one of the problems is diarrhea. The sudden urge to go can be painful and embarrassing.

We're not really sure what causes IBS. There are some theories. It may be that it's at the level of the gut, so a spastic colon, or maybe the nerves to the gut are hypersensitive. It may be that ...

Richard Lea, MD, Clinical Research Fellow, Medical Academic Department, South Manchester University Hospitals, Manchester, United Kingdom Peter J. Whorwell, MD, Professor of Medicine and ...

These quiz questions about irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) are derived from current literature. Are you up to date? At the end of the quiz, compare your score with those of your ...

Q: Why do I have irritable bowel syndrome? A: People with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, suffer from recurrent abdominal ...

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You can reduce excess gas by avoiding certain foods. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal system, which is responsible for digesting food and ridding the ...

A woman with irritable bowel syndrome says sufferers often feel "really ashamed" to speak about it. Scientists have been studying more than 50,000 people with IBS to better understand the condition.