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Tips to Ease Your Fear of Pooping in Public Places
Since you’ll feel most comfortable using your own bathroom, give yourself enough time to do so before you go out, suggests Jonathan Rosenberg, MD, ...
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IBS Myths, Debunked
The main way a doctor will diagnose IBS is through the symptoms you describe. 'Too many people with IBS symptoms put off seeing a physician because...
Read moreTreatment for IBS with Diarrhea (IBS-D)
Your doctor may suggest trying OTC diarrhea medicines such as bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate, Pepto- Bismol) and loperamide (Imodium) for relief...
Read moreTreatment for IBS with Constipation (IBS-C)
Just jot down your IBS symptoms, then note the type and amount of foods you ate during the meals before the symptoms started. Some people use bulki...
Read moreIs it IBS or Lactose Intolerance?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and lactose intolerance can seem similar. Along with the other symptoms, lactose intolerance can cause nausea. You u...
Read moreHelp for IBS: Medications, Diet, and More
Today, people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have more medication choices than ever before, and doctors know more about how to treat the condi...
Read moreDiet for IBS with Constipation (IBS-C)
Although meeting your daily fiber needs is best accomplished by eating the right foods, taking a fiber supplement can also help. You need to keep a...
Read moreStress, Anxiety, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Blanchard says two-thirds of people with IBS get better with changes in diet and medication. When a doctor talks to people with this digestive diso...
Read moreHow to Manage Your IBS-D
There’s no cure for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), but there are ways to calm your symptoms down and get some relief. There’s no p...
Read moreStress, Anxiety, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
It's not clear how stress, anxiety, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are related or which one comes first. They help you learn to manage stress b...
Read moreDiagnosis & Treatment
Whenever you have a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome that lasts a long time, or if you get a new symptom, see your doctor. Your best bet for IBS...
Read moreIBD Vs. IBS
If you have IBS, you probably have pain or cramps in the lower half of your belly. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the term for symptoms that hap...
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