Acupuncture was tied to higher response rate, lower symptom severity, and better quality of life in IBS treatment, but doubts ...

India, April 8 -- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic digestive condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Many patients rely on medications for long periods to manage symptoms like ...

Medications such as loperamide and diphenoxylate are widely used to manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), particularly diarrhoea. Often available over the counter or prescribed for ...

Commonly used medications for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), like antidepressants, are linked to a modest absolute increase in mortality risk. The corresponding study was published in Communications ...

Credit: Getty Images First-line treatments for irritable bowel syndrome are not always effective. We spoke with 3 experts who explain the success of using antidepressants to help patients with IBS. A ...

Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. With dietary adjustments, more than ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes chronic gut discomfort; it's characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, distension, and bowel problems like diarrhea and constipation. It's estimated that as ...

Among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a low-carbohydrate diet or a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) plus traditional IBS ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As if people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) didn’t have it hard enough, there are some new, ...

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today, Dr. Erin E. Mauney reveals how her pioneering research brings psychedelic medicine into gastroenterology for the first time, potentially ...

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) ...

Despite social media helping to increase awareness of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) among the public (81% of health care providers agree) and advancements in treatment over the past decade, IBS ...