Gastroenterologists diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) more often than any other disorder. 1 The main symptoms are chronic or recurrent bloating, discomfort, or pain in the abdomen and abnormal ...

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 ...

Preclinical studies find that an innovative bilayered capsule can overcome current challenges for delivering drugs to the colon. The findings suggest a new solution for relieving abdominal pain ...

Tenapanor (Ibsrela) is an FDA-approved medication designed to help manage irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) when other treatments aren’t effective. The medication increases water ...

LOUISVILLE, Ken., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- US WorldMeds has announced that Sloan Pharma, S.a.r.l., a subsidiary of US WorldMeds Holdings, LLC, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can come and go over time. When they are present, the symptoms can last anywhere from ...

Bowel problems which may end up in cancer anywhere in the digestive tract appear to be in vogue. Many people, like a joke or child’s play, do not give them deserved attention until the doctor ...

Simple morning habits can go a long way in keeping your digestive system on track. Warm drinks, fiber, walking and belly massage are easy morning habits that help you poop. Talk with a health care ...

Stuck in pur-gut-tory? Several factors can contribute to constipation, from certain supplements and vitamins to dehydration and lack of movement. But there can even be microscopic reasons for why you ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Long-term constipation doesn't raise risk for colon and rectal cancers according to a new analysis of the existing evidence. Past studies had suggested a possible ...

Patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) have long needed an upgrade in treatment. Rapid-release, cramp-inducing doses of chenodeoxycholic acid (CDC) have previously ...