Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) affects everything from diet to social activities. Living well with IBS-C takes planning to treat the symptoms and prevent them from occurring. IBS-C ...

About 10 to 15 percent of adults in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, a condition that causes abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. It’s typically diagnosed in early adulthood, but ...

A low-FODMAP diet is recommended for many people with IBS-C to help prevent flare-ups. Increasing soluble fiber may ease symptoms by making stool softer and easier to pass. Over-the-counter laxatives ...

Mindfulness meditation is a complementary therapy that may help improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is considered one of the most ...

Learn how evidence-based supplements, such as soluble fiber, magnesium, and peppermint oil, can help manage the symptoms of ...

When I hear the word hypnosis, I picture an auditorium of people lulled into a zombie-like state with a snap of fingers from a commanding figure on stage. Of course, that’s just one (theatrical) type ...

Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). With dietary adjustments, more than seven out of ten patients had significantly reduced symptoms. Dietary ...

Having irritable bowel syndrome (also known as IBS) can be a regular reminder that some things in life are unpredictable. Unfortunately, that can include unexpected dashes to the bathroom and pain. If ...

Ibsrela (tenapanor) is a prescription drug used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults. Ibsrela comes as an oral tablet. To learn more about Ibsrela’s uses, see the ...

How do you help patients with soft stool that won't move through manage idiopathic constipation? Join Drs Lin Chang and Anthony Lembo as they discuss nuanced decision-making around treating IBS ...

An ongoing study, conducted by Erin Mauney, MD, is taking a fascinating new approach to this mysterious condition: psychedelics, and more specifically psilocybin. In this article, we will investigate ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that share certain symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes to bowel ...