Learn how IBS-C is diagnosed using symptoms and the Rome Criteria, what might trigger the condition in the first place, and how it's different than occasional or functional constipation.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways IBS can be categorized by symptoms into IBS-C, IBS-D, and IBS-M.Effective treatments for IBS include diet changes, fiber supplements, and stress ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sufferers who followed a low-sugar, low-starch diet for one month improved their gut symptoms and lost weight, according to a study, suggesting it could be as effective ...

Finding ways to cope with difficult emotions related to IBS-C is important for managing the condition and supporting your well-being. If you’ve experienced difficult emotions or mental health ...

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms. If you live with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), eating kiwifruit may help relieve some of your ...

In a recent study published in the journal Neurogastroenterology, researchers examine the prevalence of post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS) and post-infectious function dyspepsia (PI-FD) ...