24 articles on "bowel"

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - The Symptoms and When Should You See a Doctor For Diagnosis and Treatment

Despite the variety of the reasons we have discovered for this illness, it all falls down to one thing and that is the malfunctioning of the bowel. The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome may differ from patient to patient. It could vary from diarr...

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Did You POOP Today?

Did You POOP Today? by: Dr. Edward F. Group III If you’re like many Americans, constipation is something you’ve experienced. Over 4 million people each year report being constipated. Cases of colon cancer are rising steadily. To understand w...

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - What are the Causes

A few decades ago, there were studies that irritable bowel was not caused physiologically but rather it was caused by something psychological. It was thought that this condition was an effect of a psychosomatic disorder. The modes of treatment during...

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Children - About 5-20% of Children Have it, and Why it Happens

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a common digestive disorder whose general symptoms include one or a combination of flatulence, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, and an incomplete sensation or urgency of defecation. IBS is termed as a f...

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Children Get Constipated, Too

Children Get Constipated, Too by: Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CCN, HHP Do you notice your child putting off going to the bathroom because he/she is busy doing more important things? Do you notice avoidance of the bathroom for fear of a painful bow...

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Understanding the Signs of a Constipated Dog

A constipated dog is unable to empty his bowels by normal means and can experience uncomfortable side effects. The condition is fairly easy to diagnose as the dog will likely take longer than normal to defecate and most will show signs of straining o...

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Prescription Drugs and Treatment For IBS

Of all the visits to gastroenterologists every year, twenty to fifty percent of those visits are cases of irritable bowel syndrome. But even though IBS is a very common condition, a lot of people still do not know what it is, how it is diagnosed and ...

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Who is More Susceptible and 4 Risk Factors

There are many gastroenterological diseases and one of the most common is irritable bowel syndrome, more commonly called as IBS. Just like every other disease, it is safe to assume that there are certain people who are more susceptible to irritable ...

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Study Confirms IBS Improvement

Study Confirms IBS Improvement by: Dr. Maia Dodds Irritable bowel syndrome is a debilitating and distressing condition, which affects 10-20% of the population. IBS is characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel function such as constipatio...

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Colonoscopy Examination For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder of the bowel. Usually it is characterized by abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation and changes in bowel habits. Diagnosing IBS is not that simple. No specific laboratory exam can b...

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