There are a large number of diseases of the bowl and they all have different symptoms, but there is one constant with all of these diseases and that is inflammation of the bowl. The digestive system is actually a very complex organ that has a finely tuned team of mechanical reactions mixed with chemicals. The team goes into action once food enters the mouth where it mixes with saliva,...

Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS as it is more commonly known, is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain, discomfort or a bloated feeling. IBS is often characterised by periods of Diarrhea or constipation, sometimes individually, or alternately (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively). IBS often...

The IBS medications currently available may be disappointing. They do not cure the syndrome. Certain medications may relieve IBS pain in the abdomen, constipation or diarrhea, but particularly when both are present at different times, long term treatment and control of IBS requires dietary and lifestyle changes. A complete treatment plan typically includes a combination of therapies, rather...

Suffering from the irratable bowel syndrome can be very annoying. The IBS is a gastro intestinal condition that manifests through episodes of diarrhea and/or constipation, associated with acute abdominal pain. Medics find it quite difficult to set up a diagnosis as there is no apparent cause and the symptoms can be associated with a series of other gastro intestinal conditions. People...

It is estimated that around one fifth of all Americans suffer from the irritable bowel syndrome. The main symptoms are diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain and nausea. These symptoms are not the same for all sufferers and they are not even consistent in time. You may be bothered by diarrhea or constipation for a few days, and the following days you feel all right. That is why it is difficult to...