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From gummies to a tracker app, which is the best for IBS?

Boost your gut feeling: From a tummy massager to gummies and a tracker app, which is the best for IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects one in ten adults in the UK, causing bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and cramps. There is no one cause — which is why it’s notoriously difficult to treat — but triggers […]

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Fecal transplants could bring relief to half of IBS sufferers

Controversial fecal transplants brought relief for 50% IBS sufferers – but only if their donors were extra-healthy ‘super donors’, study suggests Fecal transplants involve transferring a healthy donor’s stool sample to a patient struggling with gastrointestinal issues Some scientists believe irritable bowel syndrome, an intestinal disorder, is caused by abnormal gut bacteria Researchers transferred fecal […]

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Stomach bloating: When is it serious? Four major warning signs

Stomach bloating typically describes what happens when too much gas fills up a person’s gastrointestinal tract. People often report feeling like their belly is on the brink of busting. Poor gut health is complex and can have a wide-range of causes. While cutting out certain gassy foods may ease symptoms, bloating can also signify something […]

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DR ELLIE CANNON: Is my sore back a result of IBS?

DR ELLIE CANNON: Is my sore back a result of IBS? I’ve suffered with IBS for many years, causing constipation, bloating and cramps. I also have back pain which is worse when my IBS is bad. Are they connected? Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, is very common. As many as one in five […]

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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 […]