Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, may be the result of an abdominal infection that triggers an allergic response, according to The New England Journal of Medicine.

Without proof of a physical cause, some doctors considered IBS a psychological disorder. But that could finally change with the introduction of two simple new blood tests for spotting the disease. Dr.

The Ohio Medical Board approved IBS as a qualifying condition for treatment with medical marijuana Wednesday, opening marijuana access to thousands.

At 33, I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome - in fact I had colon cancer, but doctors missed it because they said I was 'too young' ...