IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and colon cancer share certain symptoms, such as changes in bowel habits. Learn specific ...

April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel ...

For months, Taylor Vinson was told the stomach issues she was experiencing were most likely caused by irritable bowel ...

When you live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), avoiding foods that trigger symptoms is part of daily life. Coffee has a reputation as a bowel stimulant, but the link between coffee and IBS isn’t ...

Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). With dietary adjustments, more than seven out of ten patients had significantly reduced symptoms. Dietary ...

Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, may be the result of an abdominal infection that triggers an allergic response, according to The New England Journal of Medicine. The journal noted ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been diagnosed with a mild case of irritable bowel syndrome, and I talked to my doctor about managing my symptoms without medication. I am interested in trying to focus more ...

Untreated irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) or chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) can lead to anal fissures, hemorrhoids, fecal impaction, and rectal prolapse. Treatments such as ...

Focal active colitis (FAC) is when a specific type of white blood cell enters tiny structures in the colon wall, causing inflammation. Various conditions can lead to FAC, such as Crohn’s disease.

Colon cancer and IBS share symptoms like changes in bowel habits, but require different treatments. A key symptom of IBS is abdominal pain that gets better after a bowel movement. Colon cancer may ...