Introduction: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
by Lucinda Harris, MS, MD
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is often described as alternating constipation and diarrhea accompanied with abdominal pain.
IBS Explained for People who do not Have IBS
by A Member of IBS Self Help and Support Group
When my doctor informed me that I had IBS I thought all my problems were over. At last! There was an actual reason why I was experiencing all those miserable symptoms.
Can You Treat IBS by Yourself?
by Karen Barrow
Researchers have found that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a misunderstood disease that affects your large intestine, can be managed with self-taught behavioral therapy, especially if other drugs or treatments don't seem to work.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Learning to Manage Your Symptoms
by John Johanson M.D., University of Illinois College of Medicine
IBS often goes undiagnosed, largely because it is difficult for people to discuss their symptoms.
Ask Your Doctor About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
by Healthology
The following is a list of questions to ask your doctor About Irritable Bowel Syndrome as well as tips for preparing for these conversations.
Diagnosing IBS: Discussing Symptoms with Your Doctor
by Susan Lucak, M.D., Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Sometimes you may feel like you are the only one who has diarrhea or constipation yet millions of Americans suffer from these symptoms that make up irritable bowel syndrome or IBS.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Misunderstood Condition
by Brian Lacy M.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
While irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal condition in the United States, it is one medical condition that people are reluctant to discuss publicly and often avoid talking about with their doctors.
Family Relationships and Mind-Body Attributions: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
by Mary-Joan Gerson, and Charles Gerson, M.D., New York University and Mt. Sinai School of medicine
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal illness, characterized by potentially debilitating symptoms without pathologic findings, often associated with psychological conditions. Little is known about the psychosocial aspects of this condition on an international scale.
Alternative Treatment: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
by Elizabeth Lipski, PhD, CCN
The causes of IBS are multi-factoral and it is important to look for underlying causes of this illness rather than just accepting the diagnosis as an endpoint.
Can a Little Pill Make Your Colonoscopy Easier to Swallow?
by Karen Barrow
FDA approval was recently granted to a drug that may make preparation for a colonoscopy a little easier. The pills, called OsmoPrep, replace the four liters of solution usually given to patients to clean out their colon before the cancer screening.
Nutritional Needs: Eating Well Despite Bowel Disease
by Leslie Bonci RD, University of Pittsburgh
Maintaining good nutrition is challenging for anyone dealing with a hectic schedule and the availability of cheap fast food, but it is particularly challenging for people living with bowel disease.
Understanding Functional Medicine
by Elizabeth Lipski, PhD, CCN
Functional medicine combines the ancient traditional health beliefs of primitive peoples with the bene ts of modern science.
Top 10 Stupid Things said to IBS Sufferers
by Sophie Lee, Founder of IBS Tales
... and the reasons why they're so dumb.
The Application of Clinical Hypnotherapy with the Primary IBS Patient
by Michael Mahoney Clinical Hypnotherapist
A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Outcomes in the Refractive IBS Patient vs. the Newly Diagnosed
