Barbara Bolen

Are you pregnant with IBS-D? Learn how to safely manage your IBS and optimize the health of your baby during your pregnancy.

Stomach infections usually go away on their own in a few days. Some bacterial infections may require antibiotics to treat the problem. Find out what you can do to feel better.

Can a person with IBS benefit from juicing? Learn what juicing is and how it might improve or worsen the symptoms of IBS.

Colon hydrotherapy is a widely advertised form of colon cleansing, but is it safe? Find out whether or not a colonic is right for you.

Peppermint oil is derived from the flowers and leaves of the peppermint plant. Learn more about why it’s useful and how to incorporate it into your diet.

Learn about the relationship between IBS and vitamin D, and what you can do to ensure that you are getting enough of this nutrient.

Appendicitis may cause poop color changes, but severe and worsening abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting blood are far more common. Learn more about poop color changes due to appendicitis, more likely causes of this, and other symptoms of an inflamed appendix.

Some veterans develop IBS, an official symptom of “Gulf War Syndrome,” after coming home. Learn why and get information about VA benefits.

Organic diseases are detected by measurable changes in the body. Functional disorders can’t be—but that doesn’t make them any less real. Learn more.

Find out whether there is a relationship between GERD and small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

Find out why antidepressants are sometimes prescribed to help relieve IBS symptoms, even in patients who are not depressed.

Find out why you may be more likely to develop osteoporosis if you have IBS and what you can do to lower your risk of broken bones.

Heard of Iberogast but don’t know if it’s safe? Learn if Iberogast, an over-the-counter blend of bitters, is helpful for easing IBS symptoms.

Tenesmus is the feeling that you still have to go after your bowel is emptied. This symptom could be due to a variety of conditions, such as Crohn’s.

Bloating and distension are two symptoms widely reported by people living with IBS. Learn more about these symptoms and why they occur.

Learn all about your colon (large intestine): where it is, what it does, how long it is, and what to do if you have intestinal symptoms.

Fecal impaction is also known as prolonged constipation. Learn about the complications and treatment options you have.

Many men experience IBS alongside chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Learn how to handle these overlapping conditions.

Learn all about the safety and effectiveness of osmotic laxatives to see if they are what you need to find relief from constipation.

It is not uncommon to experience an overlap between thyroid disease and irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Whether they are linked is another matter.