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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Approximately 8% of middle school students and 17% of high school students have symptoms of IBS which is similar to the amount of adults who are affected. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that involves the muscles in the intestines. Normally these muscles tighten and release in a regular […]
Health Problems

Constipation

Teens might not talk about it, but it’s a fact that everyone, once in a while, has trouble having a bowel movement or “BM” (pooping). The good news is that this usually isn’t a serious problem. What does it mean if you are “constipated”? A person who is constipated might: Have fewer BM’s each week […]