Category Archives: IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a lower life expectancy, according to a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The study found that even while life expectancy increased in people with IBD, they still generally died sooner compared to people without the intestinal disease. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a ...click here to read more

Treating IBS is a challenge. Irritable bowel syndrome can be painful, embarrassing, or worse, and management can be a tricky ordeal. Because of its complexity, coping mechanisms can be very valuable. There is no cure for IBS, and controlling flare-ups can be a tall challenge. All you can do is identify triggers and do your ...click here to read more

Mounting evidence is finding that the use of antibiotics in children could increase the risk of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and type 1 diabetes. For example, a new study published in Genome Medicine has shown that even a short, single antibiotic course given to young animals can predispose them to inflammatory bowel ...click here to read more

New research published in the journal Gut has found that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can more than double the risk of developing dementia. This new study adds to the mounting evidence, which suggests that communication between the gut and the central nervous system, known as the ‘gut-brain axis,’ is implicated in various aspects of health ...click here to read more

You might have heard of the gut-brain axis. If you haven’t and are suffering from an Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), it’s something you may want to pay attention to. The gut-brain axis is a term used to describe complex communications between your digestive system and central nervous system. It draws a link between the health ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the term used for a number of conditions that result in the same symptoms: inflamed and painful bowels, bloating, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea. More than one in five people worldwide are afflicted by one or more of these conditions. They can be hard to treat and can often alter ...click here to read more

Digestive problems including IBS are common, but a low FODMAP diet may be helpful for some sufferers. Research suggests there is a strong connection between symptoms such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation and FODMAPS. FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligo-Di-Mono-Saccharides and Polyols. Basically, this means short-chain carbohydrates which are found in certain foods. Wheat and ...click here to read more

Constipation can occur for many reasons, and if you experience it often, it can be a frustrating thing to live with. Common causes of constipation include low fiber intake, low water intake, having a food intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), side effects of medications, lack of physical activity, overuse of laxatives, and changes in ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects millions of people around the world who suffer from any one of the conditions covered by this umbrella term. The exact causes of the different conditions are still unclear, but they are all characterized by inflammation in the bowels and diarrhea. Current studies being done on IBD are focusing on ...click here to read more

A recent study suggests that those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or IBS-C have a higher risk of having hypermobile joints than people who have IBS-D, which is the same bowel syndrome only with the main symptom being diarrhea. Irritable bowel syndrome is a common health problem that affects the large intestine. ...click here to read more

IBS awareness month is held in April every year. Irritable bowel syndrome is common and affects 10 to 15% of the world population. Many of the IBS patients are unaware or undiagnosed, and less than 50% people seek medical care. This IBS Awareness month, Bel Marra Health focuses our attention to spread the vital message ...click here to read more

While most people associate IBS with diarrhea, IBS with constipation (IBS-C) is also a reality for millions of people around the world. Let’s look at what causes IBS constipation as well as some possible remedies. Most people are familiar with what it’s like to have difficulty producing a bowel movement. The occasional bout of constipation ...click here to read more

A burning stomach, or a burning sensation in the stomach, can cause pain, fatigue, and stress to the stomach. Burning stomach is becoming a growing and common problem as a result of indigestible food, health problems, infections, overuse of antibiotics, and chlorinated water, to name a few causes. The stomach is a muscular sack between ...click here to read more

The feeling and struggle of not being able to pass a bowel movement is not an enjoyable one. You feel bloated, sluggish, and in discomfort. There are several different reasons for constipation, some more serious than others. One thing is for certain: if you are struggling with constipation, you want to obtain relief quickly and ...click here to read more