Although the sensation of defecation urgency in patients with IBS appears in the gut, a recent study suggests that it’s nuanced and related to several regions of the brain.

Digestive discomfort affects nearly everyone at some point, but persistent symptoms can signal two very different conditions that millions of people struggle to distinguish. Irritable bowel syndrome ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Colon cancer and IBS share symptoms like changes in bowel habits, but require ...

Pasta, bread, cereal, crackers, and other foods made from wheat can be big IBS culprits and cause diarrhea, constipation, ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Research indicates that there may be a link between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and certain forms of malabsorption, such as fructose, fructans, and bile acid. The term malabsorption defines a ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

IBS symptoms, like bloating, diarrhea and constipation, aren't always down to what you eat. In fact, they could also be signs of endometriosis: a disease where tissue like the lining of your womb ...

According to him, the increase is happening faster in women, and the early warning signs are often missed or ignored.