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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition affecting the large intestine ... Levator ani syndrome (LAS) is a chronic condition affecting the pelvic floor muscles that cause rectal or ...

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek announced the heartbreaking news that he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer over the weekend. The 47-year-old US actor, famous for his role as Dawson Leery ...

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 ...

One small, non-placebo trial evaluated the effectiveness of cumin essential oil on IBS symptoms. Of note, 5 of the 28 patients dropped out due to side effects. An improvement was seen in the symptoms ...

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects many individuals, causing discomfort such as abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. Managing diet is crucial to ...