Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional digestive disorder of which there are several subtypes. In addition to abdominal pain and bloating, some people may experience diarrhea (IBS-D), ...

Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, often includes restricting certain foods, such as carbohydrates, but that doesn’t work for everyone. A new study has found that there might be a genetic ...

This research provides evidence that Zusanli (ST 36) can effectively treat IBS-D through both acupuncture and moxibustion, ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. By analyzing bowel movement frequency in more than 268,000 people, researchers uncover how thiamine ...

After 4 weeks of treatment in the modified intention-to-treat population, 76% of participants following a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs ...

Among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a low-carbohydrate diet or a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) plus traditional IBS ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions you can get. It’s defined as abdominal pain or discomfort with, ahem, “altered” bowel habits over a period of time.

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Amitriptyline can significantly improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study led by the universities of Leeds, Southampton, and Bristol. The researchers urged that the ...

Credit: Getty Images First-line treatments for irritable bowel syndrome are not always effective. We spoke with 3 experts who explain the success of using antidepressants to help patients with IBS. A ...

From abdominal pain and bloating to urgent bathroom trips and constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be a disruptive condition to live with. Fortunately, there are treatments available that ...