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Lower Abdominal Pain and Fatigue

Could lower abdominal pain and fatigue be linked?

One of the most common places for IBS sufferers to get pain is in the lower abdomen (i.e. your lower belly). What a lot of people don’t realize is that the fatigue and weakness they feel could be connected to that pain.

We’re going to discuss that, . . . Read more → Lower Abdominal Pain and Fatigue

Bloated Belly

How to look and feel pregnant when you’re not!

A bloated belly and gas are two awful symptoms of IBS that often come together. The pain from trapped gas, the pooched out belly and swollen, full feeling each cause their own kinds of misery. Clothes don’t fit and the gas can cause abdnominal spasms that . . . Read more → Bloated Belly

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

A celiac rash by another name?

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a VERY itchy rash (more on that below), but it can also be an important clue to solving your IBS puzzle.

If you have IBS symptoms and an itchy, burning rash, you may have celiac sprue disease or some other gluten intolerance. Dermatitis herpetiformis is a rash . . . Read more → Dermatitis Herpetiformis

IBS Pain and Cramping… Things That Help

Do you have IBS pain and cramping? Find out why, what you can do to ease the pain. Belly pain is one of the main symptoms of IBS. Here are the gory details. . . . Read more → IBS Pain and Cramping… Things That Help

Chronic Constipation

What it is – What causes it – What to do about it

Chronic constipation is like regular constipation, but it keeps coming back. We’ll look at some of the reasons why in the causes section.

First let’s have a look at what you’ve been dealing with.

Constipation Symptoms

Okay first you get all . . . Read more → Chronic Constipation

Chronic Diarrhea is Not the Stomach Flu

Chronic diarrhea is diarrhea doesn’t go away, or that keeps coming back. It’s different from the diarrhea you get with something like “the stomach flu.”

The stomach flu (doctors call it gastroenteritis) is caused by a virus or bacteria. The stomach flu lasts from 1 to 10 days, depending on what’s causing it. You should contact . . . Read more → Chronic Diarrhea is Not the Stomach Flu

IBS Symptoms

There are many symptoms of IBS. You can use this list to find quick information about IBS symptoms.

Diarrhea

Loose watery stools that have you running for the bathroom. Diarrhea symptoms often include abdominal (belly) pain, cramping, and an urgent need to find and use a toilet. One of the worst IBS symptoms. . . . Read more → IBS Symptoms