IBS - Treatments

This stress reduction technique can soothe symptoms in IBS and IBD patients—here’s how you can benefit.

Sure, you can reach for pink bismuth, the old standby. But if you're interested in a different approach, keep reading.

GI specialists say 70 percent of people with IBS can reduce their symptoms by following a low-FODMAP diet. What are FODMAPs, and what role do they play in digestion?

These friendly bacteria can do wonders for your digestive system. Learn how your body can start reaping the benefits.

Typically thought of as a remedy for depression, some experts are studying the effects of talk therapy on chronic pain.

A not-so-new therapy for treating Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may bring relief through a not-so-pleasant-sounding treatment.

Research shows that as many as 60 percent of IBS patients also have fibromyalgia and as many as 70 percent of fibromyalgia patients have IBS. So what s the connection? Get the answer here.

A common antibiotic that treats travelers' diarrhea appears to have a benefit for those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Here s what studies have found.

Can diet, stress-reduction, and change of lifestyle be our only hope to remedy IBS or can charcoal capsules be the next cure?

While it may be embarrassing to talk about, don't hesitate to tell your doctor about any symptoms of bowel incontinence you may be experiencing. Good treatments are available to improve, if not completely correct, the problem.

Massage therapy may be helpful in relieving stress, which can disrupt the digestive process and aggravate IBS symptoms. It may also help alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with other digestive disorders.

Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

New research is suggesting a strong correlation between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and sugar intolerance. So what does this mean for you and your chances for finding digestive relief?

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are all too familiar with its symptoms: Cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. But for people with diarrhea-predominant IBS, or IBS-D, diarrhea is the primary symptom. Here, tips to cope.

Short bowel syndrome refers to a group of problems associated with the poor absorption of nutrients that usually occurs in people who have had half or more of their small intestine surgically removed. So can people with this short bowel syndrome live normal lives?

Diarrhea. Abdominal pain. Fever. Dehydration. If you've ever suffered from something called pouchitis, you're all too familiar with these symptoms. Here, learn how to manage this painful condition.

While living with IBS can be challenging, it doesn't have to prevent you from enjoying an active lifestyle. After all, you may not be looking to run a marathon or travel the world. You just want to live a normal life. Here, we show you how.

Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in New York City have identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, one of the most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBS).

If you have IBS, you're probably constantly on the lookout for new treatments. Well, you may be disheartened to hear the results of a recent study.

Scientists are saying that those with IBD may be 16 times more likely to suffer from dangerous blood clots.

A recent study may be shedding light on a new remedy for IBD.

An analysis of more than a dozen of trials suggests that peppermint oil may be the key to relief.

Research is showing that exercise can also help relieve some of the painful symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Studies are showing that this mind-body technique may ease the cramping and bloating associated with IBS.

This microbe could pose a problem for your condition.

Although they are different diseases, Celiac and Crohn s share similar symptoms and characteristics.

Learn about the important link between the three.

Don't turn to meds just yet; these natural alternatives may do the trick.

Early studies of the effectiveness of fish oil in maintaining remission in Crohn's patients have been quite promising. Fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties because of the omega-3 fatty acids it contains and Crohn's is an inflammatory disease.

Find out if surgery may help ease your symptoms.