Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A review of 'Breaking the Bonds of IBS', a book by Barbara Bradley Bolen, Ph.D. that seeks to help patients manage their IBS symptoms.

In his book Freedom from Digestive Distress, Dr. Gary L. Gitnick advocates using lifestyle changes to combat digestive disorders such as heartburn, gas, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Having a chronic condition such as irritable bowel syndrome presents significant challenges in all aspects of life. Deciding to tell an employer or coworker about your IBS is a difficult decision that should be considered carefully.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disease of exclusion, meaning that a diagnosis of IBS is often given after no other cause for the symptoms can be found. What are the other conditions that have symptoms similar to IBS, and how are they different?

Keeping your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) under control can feel like a full-time job. That's because it is! Avoiding potential triggers can help prevent a flare-up. There may be things that you are doing that are making your IBS worse. Do you know what they are?

Abdominal pain is a common symptom of IBS. Learn how IBS pain is treated through prescription drugs such as antispasmotics and antidepressants and alternative therapies such as peppermint.

Most people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) suffer from diarrhea, but a small group has either constipation or alternating constipation and diarrhea as their main complaint. Constipation is a very common problem and is estimated to be the cause for approximately 2 million doctor visits each year.

Most people with IBS have intermittent bouts of diarrhea. Learn how to prevent it in the first place, and deal with it when it does happen.

In the United States and other western countries, twice as many women as men seek treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In fact, IBS is largely perceived as a women’s health issue even though there are men who suffer from it as well. Why are more women diagnosed as men? Does the answer lie in the physical, chemical, social or emotional differences between the genders?

Many women find that their Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Inflammatory Bowel Disease symptoms get worse during their menstrual period. Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Find out here.

Children can have irritable bowel syndrome, too, and the treatments are different from those used for adults.

As many as 60% of IBS patients suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and as many as 70% of FMS patients report symptoms of IBS. Could there be a common cause for the two conditions?

With all the misinformation that surrounds Irritable Bowel Syndrome, it's important to take stock of what we do know.

A few studies for IBS located in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and North Carolina.

There are many myths that surround irritable bowel syndrome. Learn the truth about some of things you may have heard.

Irritable bowel syndrome is often painful and disruptive to those who have it, but can it lead to other conditions such as colorectal cancer, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis?