According to research from 2021, 7–16 % of Americans experience irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. The condition affects more women and young people. Some people with IBS have minor symptoms.

Read the latest research on irritable bowel syndrome, IBS.

The Mediterranean diet alleviates the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, being as effective as the restrictive FODMAP diet.

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a type of gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that causes frequent changes in your bowel movements. People with IBS also have other symptoms, such as abdominal pain.

Keep things moving with these digestion-friendly foods for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

Choosing the right foods and cutting out problematic ones can make a big difference in reducing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Background and Aim Alternative and complementary medical practitioners have long advocated alternative treatments for irritable bowel syndrome. A more recent development has been the use of ...

Alan L. Buchman, MD, MSPH, provides an in-depth overview of this clinical syndrome, looking at the roles of fluid and electrolyte management, macronutrients and diet, among other strategies.