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The First 5 Things to Do if You Have IBS Symptoms

So you’re miserable with bowel troubles and pain, and you want to know what to do about it. Well there ARE things you can do! You just have to DO them.

Here are first 5 things I think you should do if you have IBS symptoms, and you are just starting out on this journey.

Some . . . Read more → The First 5 Things to Do if You Have IBS Symptoms

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

Post-Infectious IBS

First you get sick, then you get IBS…

Many researchers have studied post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome as one of the main ways of getting IBS.

The theory is that having an intense infection causing diarrhea, can damage the bowel or the nerves of the bowel.

One trouble is that it’s hard to remember if you . . . Read more → Post-Infectious IBS

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Leaky gut syndrome could be the reason so many people are so sick these days; but it is not something you’re doctor is likely to tell you about. It’s one of those new “fake diseases” that will take a while to become “real.” It may be one of the most important pieces of the IBS . . . Read more → Leaky Gut Syndrome

IBS Diagnosis and Self Diagnosis

WARNING: Self diagnosis can be deadly.

Usually I try to keep my posts on the positive/bright side… BUT… This one is about IBS self diagnosis and self diagnosis in general, so, I’m going to have to rant a bit.

I’ve recently read posts from people trying to figure out if they have IBS or some other . . . Read more → IBS Diagnosis and Self Diagnosis

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