The current treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is still problematic. Several agents that were introduced in the past had side effects that led to their removal from the market.

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The usual starting dose is 0.2 mg/kg and is increased to a therapeutic ... Diagnosis of functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome in children is based on signs and symptoms, and ...

Two kinds of diet seem to work better than taking medication in addressing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a trial has found. One diet was designed to be low in “FODMAPs”, a group of sugars ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It might have a funny name, but IBS is no laughing matter. For some people with IBS, one of the problems is diarrhea. The sudden urge to go can be painful and embarrassing.

We're not really sure what causes IBS. There are some theories. It may be that it's at the level of the gut, so a spastic colon, or maybe the nerves to the gut are hypersensitive. It may be that ...

Eating a gluten-free diet may help some people with IBS, but is not required for all. IBS triggers can significantly vary from person to person; therefore, foods to include or omit can vary. Many ...

These quiz questions about irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) are derived from current literature. Are you up to date? At the end of the quiz, compare your score with those of your ...

You can reduce excess gas by avoiding certain foods. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal system, which is responsible for digesting food and ridding the ...

A woman with irritable bowel syndrome says sufferers often feel "really ashamed" to speak about it. Scientists have been studying more than 50,000 people with IBS to better understand the condition.