Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Scientists may have linked IBS gut bacteria to behavior changes

A study published in the journal Translational Medicine and conducted by researchers at McMaster University and their colleagues has found a direct link between gut-brain communication and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the colon (large intestine). It often results in abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and ...click here to read more

IBS-affected women experience poorer quality of life than men: Study

Among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), women experience poorer quality of life than men. Researcher Ida Björkman explained, “Even if the similarities are larger than the differences, there is a pattern of differences between men and women with IBS.” Nearly 10 to 15 percent of the population lives with IBS, which is characterized by ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can be reduced with psychological therapy: Study

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be relieved with psychological therapy, according to research. The meta-analysis study found the benefits of psychological therapy may last between six to 12 months after the therapy completion. The study analyzed results of 41 clinical trials involving over 2,200 patients. Senior author Lynn S. Walker explained, “Our study is ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome patients can benefit from yoga

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients can benefit from yoga. Stress is a large contributing factor to IBS symptoms, and yoga is a great way to reduce stress all the while gently stretching the body to ease muscle tension and promote bowel movements. IBS patients suffer from gastrointestinal and digestive symptoms, such as constipation, stomach cramping, ...click here to read more

Manage irritable bowel syndrome symptoms with relaxation exercises and techniques

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management can be accomplished with relaxation exercises and techniques. As stress and anxiety are known triggers to IBS flare-ups, controlling the syndrome can then be possible by reducing the stressors. When we are stressed, our body reacts with a “fight-or-flight” response, releasing the stress hormone cortisol. Although this response was quite ...click here to read more

Weekly health news roundup: IBS, Crohn’s disease, kidney stones, inflammatory bowel disease, cataracts

This week’s health news roundup presents articles discussing irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, kidney stones, inflammatory bowel disease, and cataracts. This week we discuss how IBS symptoms may be lowered with modified rye bread, natural treatments for Crohn’s disease, higher risk of kidney stones in ankylosing spondylitis, and how cataract surgery can help extend seniors’ ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome associated with independent brain-to-gut and gut-to-brain pathways: Study

Irritable bowel syndrome is associated with independent brain-to-gut and gut-to-brain pathways, according to research. Researcher Dr. Nicholas J. Talley said, “This is an exciting time as the causes of IBS and other functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are slowly being unraveled. The recognition that while nerve signaling is bidirectional, either the gut or the brain can ...click here to read more

Diverticulitis vs. irritable bowel syndrome: Causes, symptoms, risk factors, and complications

Diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are health conditions that affect the gastrointestinal system and, more specifically, the colon. Diverticulitis is brought on by infection or rupture of diverticula, which are bulges forming in the lower part of the large intestine or colon. The risk of developing diverticula is usually higher for people over 40. ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome and bloating: Changes to gut microbiota and specific diets to blame?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and bloating may be caused by gut microbiota alterations and specific diets. Researcher Professor Giovanni Barbara said, “Contrary to this view, recent findings suggest that IBS is linked to clearly detectable gut microbiota alterations. Additionally, bloating can be related to specific kinds of diet, thus opening up promising paths towards an ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder and irritable bowel syndrome influenced by weakened biological clock: Study

Overactive bladder and irritable bowel syndrome are influenced by the weakened biological clock. Lead author Dr. Changhao Wu said, “Previously, people have believed that the brain ‘master’ clock controls the ‘slave’ peripheral clocks, but our study is the first to show that in a contractile organ, such as the bladder, its receptors also control these clocks… ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) vs. endometriosis: Causes, symptoms, risk factors, and complications

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and endometriosis both result in abdominal pain, and it’s been found that women with endometriosis are at a higher risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome. IBS is a functional disorder. Which means, it is not a disease per se, so the symptoms don’t have an identifiable cause. IBS patients show no ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome, musculoskeletal pain, pelvic pain, and dry eye disease may have hereditary links: Study

Irritable bowel syndrome, musculoskeletal pain, pelvic pain, and dry eye disease may have hereditary links, according to research. The researchers looked at identical and non-identical twins to conduct their study. Chronic pain syndromes (CPS) can greatly impact a person’s life. Unfortunately, diagnosing these conditions is often difficult as it relies on the presentation of symptoms ...click here to read more