Irritable bowl syndrome, also called spastic colon, is a very common bowl disorder in the United States and indeed in most of western society. In fact up to 50% of visits to gastroenterologists are because of irritable bowl syndrome. There are different types all with different symptoms and none of them are pleasant. One type includes excessive abdominal pain and cramping. Another is...

Chronic constipation and irritable bowl syndrome are problems that have plagued millions of Americans. It is estimated that 4.5 million Americans are affected by it every year. On a worldwide basis, it is estimated that 37 million people are affect by chronic constipation every year. It strikes people from all walks of life and in all social statures. Medical research has not been able to...

Irritable bowl syndrome, or IBS, is a problem that affects mainly the bowl. It is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. It can be found in children, often is first identified in adolescence and can resolve unexpectedly for periods of time throughout an individuals lifespan, reoccurring at any age. IBS causes a great deal of...

Nowadays, television is full of commercials advertising drugs to help people suffering from IBS, or Irritable Bowl Syndrome. Apparently the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical companies have finally taken notice of the 15% of people who deal with IBS on a daily basis. The condition is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, and pain in the bowls....

Researchers from Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester have found that hypnotherapy can be used to effectively treat irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) in 70 per cent of cases. Irritable bowl syndrome is a functional bowl disorder, which causes abdominal pain, and in some cases,...