Irritable bowel syndrome also called IBS is one of the most common disorders of the digestive tract. Symptoms of IBS often increase with stress or after eating and include Abdominal bloating, pain, and gas Mucus in the stool Feeling as if a bowel movement hasn't been completed Irregular bowel habits with constipation, diarrhea, or both The cause of IBS is unknown. Symptoms are thought to be...

Irritable Bowel syndrome is the most common disease diagnosed by gastroenterologists (doctors who specialize in medical treatment of disorders of the stomach and intestines) and one of the most common disorders seen by primary care physicians. In gastroenterology, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain, discomfort or bloating relieved by...

There are millions of people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. If you are over the age of 30 you have probably experienced some form of gas, bloating, heartburn and abdominal pain. Do You Have IBS? Functional bowel disorders such as constipation, heartburn, diarrhea, abdominal pain are forms of IBS. Approximetly one in 5 americans and more than 20% of the population have symptoms...

Roughage is the term that we usually give to fiber. Fiber is dietary material from plants that is difficult for the body to digest. Roughage definitely helps constipation. Most foods that we consume these days are very low in fiber. There are two main types of fiber. They are soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber is easier to break down and it is found in foods like beans,...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or more commonly known as IBS, is not commonly known until 1992. Since then, more and more people realize that the frequent cramping of the stomach, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation are all part of IBS symptoms. Although IBS does not cause permanent harm to the sufferer, it can cause much distress, discomfort and embarassment. Diet is one of the major...