Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is among the most common gastrointestinal conditions today. It affects some 10% to 15% of people in the U.S., per the American College of Gastroenterology.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that can cause diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. In addition, IBS pain may feel like abdominal cramping or aching. Irritable ...

Dysfunctions in these mechanisms are linked to a range of conditions in the gastrointestinal tract, including functional gastrointestinal disorders, ranging from irritable bowel syndrome, to ...

Dr R Spiller, Division of Gastroenterology, C Floor, South Block, University Hospital, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK. Email:Robin.Spiller{at}nottingham.ac.uk These guidelines were compiled by a ...

Here, we investigate the link between gut microbiota variation and stool consistency using Bristol Stool Scale classification, which reflects faecal water content and activity, and is considered a ...

Water testing for Campylobacter jejuni, linked to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune, found no bacteria in the water samples. The National Institute of Virology is conducting genetic ...

, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minn. There is also overlap in the clinical symptomatology of patients with constipation-predominant IBS and those who have constipation that results ...