Doctors may prescribe them to help relieve uncomfortable symptoms, such as spasms, that occur with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a long-term gastrointestinal disorder that affects the ...

Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD, a gastrointestinologist based in Maryland, points out that an IBS diagnosis is typically given when a ...

If you are reading this, we assume you are one of "us" – the 1 in 5 people who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some of us have diarrhea, some of us have constipation – and some of us get to ...

Examples of health issues that can trigger these spasms include Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). If you are already dealing with stomach spasms, don’t hesitate to seek ...

IBS is a disorder of the way in which the bowel functions. The symptoms appear to be due to an increased sensitivity of the bowel, which results in spasms of the bowel muscle. Irritable bowel ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Irritable bowel syndrome, previously referred to as spastic colon or nervous bowel, is a common disorder affecting the large intestines. The Mayo Clinic says ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Kidney stones can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and ...

In irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the digestive tract ... or an antispasmodic medication used to relieve gut spasms caused by IBS, for eight weeks. Participants were categorized as ‘carriers ...

A recent randomized controlled trial has shed light on the efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for refractory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that ...

Recent data suggest that SIBO may contribute to the pathophysiology of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The purpose of this study was to identify potential predictors of SIBO in patients with IBS.

IBS is usually treated by introducing more fiber into the child’s diet. Bowel training to empty the bowels at regular, specific times during the day may help. In children with constipation, laxatives ...