Both Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome are ailments of the gastrointestinal tract. Many times, since the two share many of the same symptoms, they are confused as the same disease. However, there are some very important differences between the two. Definitions Crohn’s disease is a condition that is progressive and incurable. IBS is not … Read more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, also referred to as IBS, is a very common disorder affecting the large intestine, or colon. Individuals with IBS often experience abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, cramping, diarrhea, and gas. This is a chronic condition that will require long-term treatment to manage. You should know that though the signs and symptoms of IBS … Read more
Inflammation of the intestines is most commonly known under the clinical name of Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). Within the diagnosis of IBD there are two different types of inflammation of the intestines that can occur, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. While there is a difference between the two conditions, they share many of the same … Read more
Treating chronic gastric pain symptoms without medication is of major importance to the gastric pain sufferer. Symptoms associated with gastric pain can be unbearable, disrupting the gastric pain sufferer’s life, causing lost time from work, and inability to attend social gatherings due to the unwanted symptoms. Seeking help through western medicine offers little relief, as … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a disorder involving the intestines. IBS results in stomach pain, cramping and/or bloating, and either constipation or diarrhea. IBS is a long-term condition, but there are a few things you can do in order to reduce your symptoms. Your symptoms may be worse one day and better … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a common disorder of the gut. Why it occurs is not known, and the symptoms of the disorder tend to come and go. These are very variable and can include abdominal pain, bloating, and sometimes bouts of diarrhea or constipation, and sometimes alternating bouts of both. There isn’t any cure, … Read more
The Mystery Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is the most common gastrointestinal disease in the United States, affecting as many as one in five adults. It is by far the most common intestinal problem that sends patients to a specialist (gastroenterologist) for diagnosis. Despite how common the disease is, it is very difficult to … Read more
There have been a variety of different studies that have shown that small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, and irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, do have something in common. While they both affect your stomach, it goes even deeper than that. It is a good idea to take a closer look at each of these conditions … Read more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition that affects men as well as women. Although the exact cause of the condition is unknown, what is known is that the condition affects the individuals quality of life and makes it hard to live day-to-day pain-free. People who have IBS have a dysfunction in their digestive system which results … Read more
If you suffer from IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, chances are you will want to do everything that you can to avoid these problems from occurring. Dealing with IBS is definitely not a lot of fun, but you can avoid some types of foods to help make your symptoms fewer and far between. Here are … Read more
