Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional syndrome characterized by chronic abdominal pain accompanied by altered bowel habits. Although often thought of as a dysfunction, there is now substantial evidence that IBS is associated with a poor quality of life and a significant negative impact on work and social spheres.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disease of patients visiting a gastroenterologist with an incidence of about 4.4% - 4.8% in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. It most commonly affects women and individuals under the age of 50. Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome greatly affect the quality of life of patients.

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) such as amitriptyline and imipramine were initially prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients with major depression. Today, they are commonly used to treat patients with severe or intractable IBS symptoms, which may have analgesic and neuromodulatory effects in addition to psychotropic effects.

Peppermint has been used for hundreds of years as an herbal remedy for a variety of problems. It is considered a lifesaver for everything from colds and headaches to digestive problems. Science has also proven mint to be effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CC) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation-predominant (IBS-C) are common conditions in North America and often difficult to treat effectively. The prevalence of IBS is about 11%, of which, IBS-C accounts for 22% to 35%. Lubiprostone is one of two chloride channel activators approved for the treatment of IBS-C.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, often debilitating, and very common disorder of the gut-brain interaction (previously known as functional gastrointestinal disorder). In clinical practice, IBS is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and dyspepsia.

Fiber is an important part of your daily diet. That's especially true for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a digestive condition characterized by stomach cramps, diarrhea, and constipation. In this article, the authors recommend soluble fiber to treat IBS symptoms.

A meta-analysis showed that 10% of IBS patients with symptoms predisposing to diarrhea (IBS-D) had severe bile acid malabsorption, with a maintenance rate of <5% at 7 days. A recent survey in the UK found that bile acid diarrhea was the cause of nearly one in four IBS patients referred to a second-line healthcare facility with diarrhea.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common functional gastrointestinal disorder, affecting 10-20% of adults in the United States. Adverse reactions to foods can also play an important role in IBS, as up to 65% of IBS patients report that their symptoms are related to specific foods.

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a disorder that affects the large intestine, also known as the colon. According to the Mayo Clinic, 35 to 50 percent of people with IBS are under the age of 35, and twice as many women struggle with IBS as men.

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome frequently experience abdominal pain and bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea. This condition is not only uncomfortable physically, but also greatly affects the patient's psychology, even leading to depression.