The current treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is still problematic. Several agents that were introduced in the past had side effects that led to their removal from the market.

Because patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can have alterations in bacterial bowel flora, antibiotic therapies have been proposed. To investigate whether antibiotic therapy is effective ...

Pineapple contains a compound called Bromelain which improves digestion and may reduce inflammation associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Pineapple also contains fibre which improves overall ...

"Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder in the United States, affecting approximately 10% of U.S. adults," says Dr. Brian Lacy, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist. The symptoms of IBS are ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It might have a funny name, but IBS is no laughing matter. For some people with IBS, one of the problems is diarrhea. The sudden urge to go can be painful and embarrassing.

These quiz questions about irritable bowel syndrome with constipation are derived from current literature. Are you up to date? At the end of the quiz, compare your score with those of your ...

We're not really sure what causes IBS. There are some theories. It may be that it's at the level of the gut, so a spastic colon, or maybe the nerves to the gut are hypersensitive. It may be that ...

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Psychological interventions:- Are the psychological interventions [cognitive behavioural therapy] (CBT), hypnotherapy and psychological therapy all equally effective in the management of [Irritable ...

These quiz questions about irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) are derived from current literature. Are you up to date? At the end of the quiz, compare your score with those of your ...

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you are not alone; the prevalence of IBS is believed to be 5 per cent to 10 per cent globally. Read on to know the symptoms associated with Irritable ...