This article discusses possible warning signs of irritable bowel syndrome and recommendations for evaluation and management.

From stress and hormones to poor sleep and certain medications, experts say understanding what triggers your IBS symptoms is ...

Irritable bowel syndrome—better known as IBS—is a condition with a lot of mystery around it. Doctors aren’t entirely sure what causes IBS and there is a big range of symptoms. With that, it’s ...

Irritable bowel syndrome—better known as IBS—is a condition with a lot of mystery around it. Doctors aren’t entirely sure what causes IBS and there is a big range of symptoms. With that, it’s ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways IBS and lactose intolerance both cause symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating.Diagnoses of both IBS and lactose intolerance are made ...

It’s safe to say that living with two chronic health conditions, fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is no party. From lingering aches to painful flare-ups, it can sometimes be hard to ...

Complementary therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation include exercise, probiotics, peppermint oil ...

Women are more prone to experiencing pain from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to their hormones, a recent study has found. Prior research has indicated that the chronic condition, which triggers ...

For millions of people around the world living with irritable bowel syndrome (or IBS), food can often induce anxiety. One bite of something that doesn’t sit well with your body can trigger a host of ...

A noninvasive device (IB-Stim) delivering percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation to the external ear safely reduced abdominal pain and improved quality of life in adolescents with irritable ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting about 7%–21% of the population. It’s characterized by abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and a change in bowel activity. But ...

One of the most, well, irritating parts about irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is the abdominal pain. The sharp, stabbing sensation can stop you in your tracks — and make it tough to ...