Ever had an enema? Do you suffer from constipation? If you suffer from abdominal cramps, bloating and some diarrhea then you might be a sufferer of irritable bowel syndrome. If you are looking for relief, good news... The subtle symptoms creep into our life one at a time until we find a barrage of complications we never had before. Constipation is the most obvious difference, then pain,...

The IBS medications currently available may be disappointing. They do not cure the syndrome. Certain medications may relieve IBS pain in the abdomen, constipation or diarrhea, but particularly when both are present at different times, long term treatment and control of IBS requires dietary and lifestyle changes. A complete treatment plan typically includes a combination of therapies, rather...

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common problem with the intestines. Functional disorder means there is a problem with the function of a part of the body, but there is no abnormality in the structure. This disorder most commonly affects people between the ages of 20 and 30 and is twice as common in women as in men. The syndrome can be divided into four types depending on which is the main symptom -...

Irritable bowel syndrome, also called spastic colon, is a very common bowel disorder in the United States and indeed in most of western society. In fact up to 50% of visits to gastroenterologists are because of irritable bowel syndrome. There are different types all with different symptoms and none of them are pleasant. One type includes excessive abdominal pain and cramping. Another is...

There are literally millions of people in the world right now suffering from a condition that they are embarrassed to talk about. They are scared, nervous, and do not understand what is happening. Common symptoms are bloating, cramping, diarrhea or constipation, and feeling full. You may have to make several trips to the restroom in a short amount of time, and feel as though you spend much of...