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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Previous research has shown that many more women than men have the chronic condition, known as IBS, that causes abdominal ...

UCSF researchers showed that estrogen can turn on pain signals in the gut, offering new insights into conditions like ...

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 ...

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

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 ...