Because irritable bowl syndrome signs and symptoms may include diarrhea, constipation or a combination of both, the recommended prescriptions and over the counter medications for irritable bowl syndrome vary depending on the individual. For example, Zelnorm is used to treat IBS with constipation, but it should not be used by those who suffer from IBS with diarrhea. Irritable bowl...

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....

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 is a condition that is relatively prevalent among people aged 20 years and above. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed syndromes yet one of the issues that people tend not to talk about. Irritable bowl syndrome is characterized by frequent cramping of the stomach, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation. These cause a great deal of distress and...

Irratable bowl syndrome is a gastro intestinal condition that affects 10 to 20% of the entire population in the US. Specialists have not found a precise triggering factor for this medical condition, but they all have agreed on the symptoms: diarrhea, constipation (they can be present either separately or even together), abdominal pain and a bloating sensation throughout the day. Recent...