Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that affects 10-20% of all American adults with women being twice as likely to have this problem.  IBS is the most common gastrointestinal disorder; however the majority of people never report the condition to their doctor or health care provider.  There have been many names given to IBS over the years such as:  colitis, functional bowel disease, mucous colitis, spastic bowel and spastic colon. The symptoms associated with IBS are abdominal pain, cramps...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Info and Natural Remedies
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not classified as a disease but a functional disorder. This means that the bowel does not work or function correctly. It is commonly called IBS and sometimes also referred to as spastic colon, mucous colitis, spastic colitis, nervous stomach, or irritable colon. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is suffered by as much as 15% of the general population. It is one of the most common disorder that doctors see. Many people avoid talking about IBS. this is because the sy...

Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Finding a treatment for IBS that works for you
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an extremely uncomfortable and painful condition of the lower gut. The medical community are divided about the causes of IBS. Some doctors believe it to be a psychological, rather than physical, condition, while recent research suggests that IBS may be caused by an as-yet unidentified form of bacterial infection. Whatever the cause, IBS affects each sufferer in subtly different ways, and a treatment which works well for one person may bring no relief to anot...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Can Be A Serious Problem
This lens is everything about irritable bowel syndrome, better known as IBS. It is a common problem in adults that can cause great amounts of discomfort or even pain, however there is no definite long term cure. IBS is a problem that occurs when there is a problem in the digestive system, or simply a person has not been looking after themselves. The most common causes are an unhealthy diet, and antibiotics. I write this lens because of the many people who suffer this disorder who's quality of...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome commonly called IBS is a painful health problem Little is known about the exact causes. It often is painful, inconvenient and embarrsing. It can also mimic something more serious. I hope this lense will help provide some facts and management tips to help if you suffer from IBS.