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April 9, 2025/Digestive

What To Eat (and What To Avoid) When You Have IBS

A low-FODMAP diet or gluten-free diet could help you manage your symptoms, but only with professional guidance

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December 5, 2024/Digestive

9 Common IBS Triggers and What To Do About Them

Triggers can range from the foods you eat and the medications you take to how often you exercise and how stressed you are

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November 13, 2024/Digestive

Is My Stomach Pain IBS? Here’s How To Know

Irritable bowel syndrome has many signs, but lower abdominal pain, constipation and swelling may mean you should see a healthcare provider

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September 6, 2024/Digestive

Gut Reaction: Home Remedies To Help Manage Your IBS

Changes in eating, exercise and sleep habits often can help reduce symptoms

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September 4, 2024/Children's Health

Kids and Teens Deal With IBS, Too

Pediatric IBS treatment involves making dietary adjustments, getting mental health support and — in some cases — taking prescription medication

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August 30, 2023/Digestive

8 Signs That Irritable Bowel Syndrome’s Causing Your Digestive Troubles

Symptoms of IBS usually include abdominal pain, coupled with bloating and more

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August 2, 2023/Chronic Pain

7 Causes of Chronic Pain

Arthritis, migraines and endometriosis are common causes of chronic pain

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October 12, 2022/Digestive

What To Do if You Have Rectal Bleeding (With or Without Pain)

Some symptoms you can treat at home, but others require a visit to the doctor

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November 9, 2021/Nutrition

Should You Follow a Low-FODMAP Diet?

Find out which foods could be causing IBS symptoms

October 15, 2020/Digestive

How to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Your Brain

Behavioral medicine techniques can help ease symptoms

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