SYMPTOMS
Among the common symptoms of IBS belong:
- abdominal pain or cramps
- bloating and gas
- constipation or diarrhea (can be both)
What more should one know about IBS symptoms?
Symptoms of IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterised by a variety of symptoms from abdominal pain and bloating to anxiety. The symptoms differ depending on the type of IBS you have. Here we summarise the...
Alcohol and its effects on digestive tract
For many, alcoholic beverages are an obvious part of any celebration such as birthdays, New Year, or Christmas. However, those who struggle with an upset stomach are often advised to evaluate their...
Bloating and IBS: 8 tips on how to get rid of bloated stomach
Bloating and abdominal swelling are very common symptoms of IBS. Bloating can often worsen during the day to the point that some people look pregnant and must wear stretchy clothes to get through...
IBS Awareness Month: Facts everyone should know
Did you know that April was in 1997 designated IBS Awareness month by the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)? The purpose is to not only raise awareness about the...
Why is IBS more common in women?
Although many gastrointestinal and mental health disorders seem to affect primarily women, the research into the reasons why is more or less vague. Women's pain and other symptoms are often...
Do antibiotics cause IBS?
The discovery of antibiotics in the 1920s was a great milestone in medicine saving the lives of billions of people suffering from a variety of bacterial diseases. Unfortunately, it's become a common...
Which type of IBS do you have?
IBS symptoms and their severity vary greatly among different individuals. It is therefore important to know that there are different types of IBS in which patients are grouped according to their...
Alcohol and STOMACH: How is the stomach affected by alcohol?
Many people who want to fix their disturbed and stressed stomachs are advised to also review their alcohol consumption. The stomach and alcohol do not go well together and alcohol consumption is...
About Diarrhoea and Disorders of a “Loose Stomach”
Diarrhoea, loose stomach, vomiting, flatulence, loose stools, or tourist stomach. Whatever you call it, diarrhea is probably something we have all experienced at some point but which we do not like...
Emergency Diarrhea: Help! my stomach crashes.
Question: "Hey, Lena! I often get acute diarrhea and my stomach becomes dysfunctional after almost every meal, which stresses me a lot every time I plan to eat with others. If I am on my own, I feel...
