Are you aware that in the United States alone, there are over three million people suffering from constipation each year, and that over two million people suffer from IBS or irritable bowel syndrome? What most people do not know is that constipation might just actually be the result of not … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
How Chinese Medicine Diagnoses and Treats IBS
A complex disease in which the intestines are unable to efficiently move their contents, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may lead to symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and stomach pain. Less common symptoms can include anxiety, depression, fatigue, and headaches. Symptoms may be set off by drugs, hormonal fluctuations, emotional … Continue reading
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Complications
There are not that many complications one can experience from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Oftentimes IBS symptoms are triggered by eating and patients who want to avoid IBS may alter their diets or reduce their food intake leading to loss in weight.
Having IBS can complicate one’s life. One … Continue reading
Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Preparing for your Appointment
If you are suffering from intolerable irritable bowel syndrome, talk to your doctor about it. After the doctor has evaluated you, he may refer you to a gastroenterologist for further tests to make an accurate diagnosis of your condition.
In order to make the most out of your doctor’s appointment, … Continue reading