Probiotics are often promoted as a simple solution for digestive problems, especially for people living with irritable bowel ...

Researchers say some medications prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may increase a person’s risk of early death.

Do irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) medications increase long-term risk? A large study reveals possible links and what patients ...

Two dietary interventions were more effective in reducing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptom severity compared with pharmacotherapy, a randomized controlled trial showed. After 4 weeks of ...

The American College of Gastroenterology estimates that between 10% and 15% of American adults suffer from irritable bowel syndrome but that only about 7% have received a diagnosis for it. The cause ...

The chronic condition is most common in women 40 and under.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can present with stomachaches, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, irregular bowel movements, or a combination of any of these symptoms. The word “syndrome” in its ...

A large, long-term study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators suggests that some medications commonly prescribed to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—including ...