irritable bowel syndrome
noun
: a chronic functional disorder of the colon that is characterized especially by constipation or diarrhea, cramping abdominal pain, and the passage of mucus in the stool
—abbreviation IBS
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Medications that treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include antidiarrheal drugs, laxatives and stool softeners, and probiotic supplements.
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Kelly Burch, Health, 12 May 2024
But without this kind of research, as unsettling as the findings can be, doctors might overlook this disease in young people, whose symptoms are often misdiagnosed as conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and hemorrhoids, Dr. Eng says.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 10 May 2024
Did irritable bowel syndrome cause his gastrointestinal problems?
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 6 May 2024
Taking berberine and curcumin together might help reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research suggests.
—Novella Lui, Health, 3 May 2024
Current evidence on probiotics shows some promising results for folks with specific GI conditions, like people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or anyone simply trying to recover after a bad bout of diarrhea.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 May 2024
These foods may trigger digestive issues—including bloating in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).13
Also, though rare, artichokes can lead to allergic reactions.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
This can help to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders.
—Nick Mourtoupalas, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Other times, broader conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or celiac disease can exacerbate inflammation in the gut, leading to similar symptoms as with lactose intolerance.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2024
Kelly Burch, Health, 12 May 2024
But without this kind of research, as unsettling as the findings can be, doctors might overlook this disease in young people, whose symptoms are often misdiagnosed as conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and hemorrhoids, Dr. Eng says.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 10 May 2024
Did irritable bowel syndrome cause his gastrointestinal problems?
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 6 May 2024
Taking berberine and curcumin together might help reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research suggests.
—Novella Lui, Health, 3 May 2024
Current evidence on probiotics shows some promising results for folks with specific GI conditions, like people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or anyone simply trying to recover after a bad bout of diarrhea.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 May 2024
These foods may trigger digestive issues—including bloating in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).13
Also, though rare, artichokes can lead to allergic reactions.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
This can help to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders.
—Nick Mourtoupalas, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Other times, broader conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or celiac disease can exacerbate inflammation in the gut, leading to similar symptoms as with lactose intolerance.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2024
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