Avoiding certain carbohydrates, monitoring your fiber intake, and opting for low fat foods are all strategies that may help you manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Foods high in FODMAPs ...

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder that can lead to bloating, gas, stomach cramps and also ...

There are several theories about the origins of IBS but it's unclear exactly why. Still, there are treatments no matter the cause.

Several strains of probiotics have been well-studied and shown to reduce a variety of IBS symptoms, from bloating to ...

A subsequent meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that studied the effects of mindfulness on IBS found that the combined study group achieved lower pain scores, perceived stress ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Kumkum Patel identifies three surprising triggers behind most IBS cases: untreated food poisoning, ...

Colon cleanses might not offer the health benefits they claim. Potential risks of colon cleanses include infection, burns, and dehydration. A colon cleanse called bowel preparation is medically ...

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SIBO and IBS cause similar symptoms. Doctors can differentiate SIBO from IBS with breath tests or by taking a sample of fluid from your small intestines. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) ...