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What is irritable bowel syndrome or IBS?

What is irritable bowel syndrome or IBS?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is one of the most common yet often misunderstood gastrointestinal disorders in the world. It is estimated that around 1 in 10 people have recurring problems related to irritable bowel syndrome. In this post, we will dive deeper into...

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Current treatment options for IBS with diarrhea

Current treatment options for IBS with diarrhea

Diarrhea, loose stool, the runs, or holiday tummy. Whatever you call it, diarrhea is probably something we have all experienced at some point in life. Prolonged diarrhea can have a major impact on life and IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) is one of the most common IBS...

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Probiotics and IBS: Are they effective?

Probiotics and IBS: Are they effective?

About 1.5–2 kg of bacteria resides in the human gastrointestinal tract. It is estimated that there are more intestinal bacteria than there are cells in the body. The dominant bacterial species in the colon are bifidobacteria and bacteroids while the flora of the small...

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