Problems with the colon, or large intestine, can cause pain in the lower abdomen. Possible causes of colon pain include constipation, diarrhea, and a range of gastrointestinal problems. This article ...

There’s no cure for IBS yet, but dietary changes and improved lifestyle habits can help manage it. A variety of medications may also help with symptoms. Bentyl is one drug that’s used to manage IBS.

A muscle spasm — also known as a charley horse, muscle cramp or twitch — is a sudden, involuntary movement in one or more muscles. Common causes include stress, exercise, or dehydration, but nerve ...

If you have irritable bowel syndrome, you know all too well how the condition can affect your quality of life. (Photo: LaylaBird via Getty Images) Even though irritable bowel syndrome affects between ...

Many of us have felt a muscle in some part of our body suddenly and involuntarily tighten, causing a twitch or even severe cramp. Muscle spasms are common and typically don't signal a severe health ...

Lower right back pain can stem from spine, muscle, or internal organ problems. Depending on the cause, the pain can be sharp, ...

We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

While sometimes the solution is simple, for example, short-term use of a laxative or eating more fiber, relieving constipation sometimes can be more difficult. For many older adults, constipation is a ...

Pelvic pain associated with endometriosis often becomes chronic and can persist (or recur) following surgical and hormonal interventions. Treating pelvic floor muscle spasm with botulinum toxin may ...