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The idea that stress can lead to the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been shown in considerable amounts of research to be nothing more than a myth, but this does not mean that there is no link at all between them.  So, what impact does stress really have on IBD, and what can […]

If you have recently been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS as it is more commonly known, then you are probably wondering whether this is going to have a severe impact on your everyday life. IBS is a surprisingly common disorder, with many people in Los Angeles having been diagnosed with it. Generally, as […]

Irritable bowel syndrome, most commonly referred to as IBS, is a condition that affects the functioning of the gastrointestinal system. There is often no obvious cause for the symptoms, so it is usually described as a functional disorder, rather than a disease. There are different categories of IBS, and your exact symptoms will depend on […]

If you are thinking about starting a family but you have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, better known as IBD, then you probably want to know whether being pregnant will affect your symptoms, and how much.  For men, be aware that this is a serious concern for any woman who has IBD, and she […]

The relationship between the IBD patient and food can be a complicated one.  Different foods will need to be eaten at different times, depending on whether you are in remission or experiencing a flare up. However, there are some foods that you should try to avoid if you have been diagnosed with IBD, regardless of […]

Colon cancer is one of the few conditions that does not always produce noticeable symptoms at an early stage.  Normally, these will only be apparent once the cancer has reached an advanced stage. However, there are a number of steps that you can take in order to reduce the severity of these symptoms and reduce […]

 IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome, and it is a chronic condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract, causing a variety of symptoms that can be considerably different from one patient to another.  The severity of symptoms can also be very different between patients, and even in one patient at different times. Irritable bowel syndrome usually appears […]

Irritable bowel syndrome, better known as IBS, is an extremely common disorder that is thought to affect a very large number of people in the city of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. The actual number of cases is probably higher than those who have a confirmed diagnosis, because some people are too embarrassed to […]

Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that is characterized by bowel symptoms that can range in severity from mild to moderate. Each person who is diagnosed with it has a different experience. In essence, it is a condition that happens when the digestive system is either too rapid, or too slow, creating gas and bloating […]

IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome. It is a condition that although not normally associated with serious health conditions, can cause significant discomfort for those who experience the symptoms. There is no known primary cause for it, nor any defining symptoms that everyone will experience. There is also no one diagnosing factor that is indicated, […]