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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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.
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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
Other studies have connected self-silencing to irritable bowel syndrome, HIV, chronic fatigue syndrome, and cancer among women.
—Time, 3 Oct. 2023
People living with irritable bowel syndrome experience abdominal pain, bloating and abnormal bowel habits.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 20 Feb. 2024
When the balance is out of whack, problems surface, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 Jan. 2024
Misuse of laxatives has multiple health implications, including severe dehydration, colon and kidney damage, colon infection, irritable bowel syndrome, liver damage and a lack of ample electrolytes and minerals, according to NEDA.
—USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024
Research has found regular exercise can cause digestive symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).13
Health Conditions
Some health conditions that affect the muscles and nerves may cause chronic constipation.
—Steph Coelho, Health, 10 Feb. 2024
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
Other studies have connected self-silencing to irritable bowel syndrome, HIV, chronic fatigue syndrome, and cancer among women.
—Time, 3 Oct. 2023
People living with irritable bowel syndrome experience abdominal pain, bloating and abnormal bowel habits.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 20 Feb. 2024
When the balance is out of whack, problems surface, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 Jan. 2024
Misuse of laxatives has multiple health implications, including severe dehydration, colon and kidney damage, colon infection, irritable bowel syndrome, liver damage and a lack of ample electrolytes and minerals, according to NEDA.
—USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024
Research has found regular exercise can cause digestive symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).13
Health Conditions
Some health conditions that affect the muscles and nerves may cause chronic constipation.
—Steph Coelho, Health, 10 Feb. 2024
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