New research discovers a link between estrogen and pain receptors in the colon, which may explain higher rates and intensity of irritable bowel syndrome-related symptoms in women.

A mouse study suggests estrogen may increase gut pain by activating specific cells, offering hints to why IBS is more common ...

An irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) attack, sometimes called a flare-up, is when people with this digestive condition experience uncomfortable or painful symptoms. These symptoms can last anywhere from ...

Pregnancy causes hormonal changes which may trigger or worsen IBS symptoms. If you have IBS and you’re planning on becoming pregnant, making lifestyle and dietary changes can help. Women are more than ...

Irritable bowel syndrome can seriously disrupt your life. This app might be able to help. Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you know how ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Irritable bowel syndrome with ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that share certain symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes to bowel ...

In a recent study published in the journal Neurogastroenterology, researchers examine the prevalence of post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS) and post-infectious function dyspepsia (PI-FD) ...

Silicolgel, a colloidal silicic acid enterosorbent, was generally safe and well tolerated, and it significantly reduced symptom severity in adults with irritable bowel syndrome, with efficacy being ...