Nervous Stomach – Problems and Symptoms due to Anxiety, Stress
A nervous stomach is a general term to describe a number of gastrointestinal conditions that are triggered or aggravated by emotions. It can range from symptoms that are isolated to one part of the...
View Article10 Facts About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a widely known bowel condition but there is still widespread misconceptions about the condition. All too often people label chronic bowel diseases as irritable bowel...
View ArticleHow to Manage IBS with Diet and Lifestyle
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is believed to affect as much as 20% of the American population. The exact cause is still unknown but it appears to be due to an abnormality is the speed and...
View ArticleUpset Bowels (Diarrhea, Cramping, Gas, Pain) Causes
The odd upset of the bowels are not uncommon. We all suffer with a bowel upset at some point or the other in life. For most people it is short-lived and recovery is quick, often within a few days. For...
View ArticleFunctional Dyspepsia (Non-Ulcer Stomach Symptoms)
If you have repeated bouts of indigestion and stomach pain, have gone through a battery of tests and its all come up clear yet your symptoms persist then you could have what is known as functional...
View ArticleThin Stools (Pencil Thin Bowel Movement) Causes
Changes in color, consistency and frequency of bowel movements are often considered as symptoms of various diseases. For example, black stool, watery stool or passing stool more then 3 times a day...
View ArticleDiarrhea IBS (IBS-D) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diet
It is often self-diagnosed but irritable bowel syndrome presents with specific signs and symptoms and has to meet with certain criteria in order to be diagnosed. Most people think it is a condition...
View Article5 Signs of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) D, C, Flareup
With irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affecting an estimated 1 in 5 Americans, it is important to understand the signs of this condition. IBS does not progress to more serious conditions like colorectal...
View ArticleConstipation IBS (IBS-C) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diet
With as many as 1 in 5 Americans suffering with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and less than 20% seeking medical care, it is fair to say that IBS is a common bowel problem that remains largely...
View ArticleIrritable Colon (Large Intestine) Meaning, Causes, Symptoms
The colon is the last part of the large intestine where stool is formed and stored until it is passed out with a bowel movement. As with any organ, the colon can become diseased and its functioning...
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