Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a complex, often misinterpreted and even misdiagnosed gastrointestinal condition that disproportionately affects women. With symptoms of diarrhea, constipation, ...

From chronic stress to hormones, scientists have identified a few culprits that explain why IBS rates are so high in women. A colorized double contrast x-ray reveals a spasm of the large intestine in ...

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.

PRACTITIONERS. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, OR IBS CAN BE REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE. IBS AFFECTS THE STOMACH AND THE INTESTINES AND CAN CAUSE CRAMPING, ABDOMINAL BLOATING, ...

Hormonal changes associated with menopause can give you night sweats and hot flashes, but they can also make your IBS symptoms worse. During menopause, the body stops releasing eggs and produces ...

Many young women experience consistent stomach pain, often unaware irritable bowel syndrome might be the main culprit. Irritable Bowel Syndrome [Adobestock] Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common ...

Treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) involves making lifestyle changes like eliminating dairy, wheat, and carbonated ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that can cause a number of unpleasant digestive symptoms, most notably constipation or diarrhea with abdominal pain. "Gas, cramping and food ...

It’s a tale as old as time: A woman goes to the doctor voicing concerns about her symptoms, only to have those symptoms minimized, overlooked or discredited. No wonder Harvard-trained physician Sara ...

With this protocol, "for the most part, symptom improvement is sustained out to 3 months and 6 months," said investigator Jeffrey Lackner, PsyD, from the University of Buffalo School of Medicine in ...