SIBO and IBS cause similar symptoms. Doctors can differentiate SIBO from IBS with breath tests or by taking a sample of fluid from your small intestines. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) ...

Complementary therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation include exercise, probiotics, peppermint oil supplements, soluble dietary fiber, and gut-directed mental health ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways IBS and lactose intolerance both cause symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating.Diagnoses of both IBS and lactose intolerance are made ...

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.

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. By analyzing bowel movement frequency in more than 268,000 people, researchers uncover how thiamine-processing genes shape gut motility, link constipation and diarrhea to ...

Researchers have identified a link between the digestive system and the brain, so cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be a helpful option for treating the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ...

This article discusses possible warning signs of irritable bowel syndrome and recommendations for evaluation and management.

Picture this: you’re at your local chai stall in Mumbai, finally sinking your teeth into that vada pav you’ve been daydreaming about since morning, the spicy chutney hitting all the right spots while ...