Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways The best treatments for IBS-C include both lifestyle changes and medications.Extra soluble fiber, good hydration, and a low-FODMAP diet can help ...

INDIANAPOLIS, June 26 -- Although the recent withdrawal of tegaserod from the market has left a hole in the options available to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there are still many available.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive condition that can cause substantial discomfort in those who have it. Medical professionals use the common symptoms associated with the disease as a ...

Treatments increase fluid in the intestines and stimulate bowel movements Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Most of the medications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome ...

There is no single best medication for constipation. The right medication can depend on the cause of constipation and a person’s medical history. Several laxative medications are available ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may ...

Share on Pinterest A new study linked certain medications that treat irritable bowel syndrome to a higher risk of early death, but the overall risk is low. Laura Herrera/Stocksy Researchers say some ...

A large, long-term study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators suggests that some medications commonly prescribed to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-including ...