Fluctuations in sex hormones, in particular the fluctuations of estrogen in women, can contribute to symptom severity in IBS. The influence of estrogen on gastrointestinal symptoms is thought to play ...

Several things can cause IBS symptoms to be worse in the morning, including your circadian rhythm, gastrocolic reflex, and stress. It’s common for IBS symptoms to be worse in the morning.

Rates of colon cancer among young people have been steadily rising over the ... hemorrhoids or IBS. Dr. Cercek urges patients to request a further evaluation if any of these symptoms are present.

However, if you notice very large amounts of mucus in your stool on a regular basis, give your healthcare provider a call to discuss your symptoms. If you have IBS-C, frequent straining can cause ...

If you are among the estimated 10 to 15 percent of the population that suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, managing them can be all-consuming (1 ... Using these criteria, which ...

The Visual Analogue Scale for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (VAS-IBS) questionnaire was designed to measure the treatment response of symptoms and ... main physical concerns women with IBS might ...

Early on, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes flu-like symptoms ... Some evidence suggests that transgender women with HIV may have concerns over interactions between HIV medicines and ...

In addition, many women tend to prioritize the health of their family over their own, delaying medical assistance until the symptoms become severe,” he highlighted. According to Dr. Chaturvedi ...

More than 200 patients with IBS were monitored after undergoing gut-directed hypnotherapy, each recording their symptoms ... and most did not deteriorate over time. They concluded that "the ...

Symptoms for patients with the gastrointestinal disorder IBS improved as much by eating less sugar and starch as for those who followed FODMAP – the diet currently recommended to patients. The results ...