Figure 1: IBS subtypes according to the Rome III criteria. IBS is a multifactorial disease. Hence, the underlying pathogenesis is considered complex and the precise molecular pathophysiology is far ...

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The human digestive system is a finely balanced network, yet even minor disruptions can lead to conditions that affect daily ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) continues to be an area of growing research. We now know more about IBS-C (constipation) and IBS-D (diarrhea), but IBS-M (mixed type) continues to remain poorly ...

An incomplete bowel movement is the feeling of still needing to poop after you’ve been to the toilet. Possible causes include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation. Stools are typically soft ...

IBS can be accurately diagnosed with the use of a stepwise approach. 10 Patients with suspected IBS have symptoms of abdominal pain 1; the absence of abdominal pain precludes the diagnosis. Disordered ...

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) ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An investigational, bimodal release ondansetron tablet improved stool consistency in patients with ...

I grew up with a finicky stomach, as my mom would call it. I typically had issues like bloating and stomachaches that I managed with a combination of strategic mealtimes and Pepto Bismol. However, in ...

IBS and colon cancer share digestive symptoms, but differ significantly. IBS is a chronic functional disorder, while colon cancer involves abnormal cell growth. Key differences lie in symptoms: colon ...

A GP has warned that some of the telltale signs of a deadly cancer could easily be mistaken for symptoms of another illness. According to the expert, some of the key red flags for bowel cancer ...