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There are numerous connections between the gut and the brain (often called the gut-brain axis or GBA), and psychological treatments have proven helpful in addressing problems with this communication system. The enteric nervous system (ENS), also referred to as the “second brain”, is made up of hundreds of millions of nerves. Patients with IBS can […]
Gender Differences – IBS in Men vs IBS in Women No anatomical differences are seen between the intestines of males and females. Nevertheless, there are differences in the symptoms and other expressions of IBS in men and in women. These differences include the illness experiences and responses to treatment of IBS. Regardless of gender, you […]
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Disorder
IBS affects up to 5-10% of individuals worldwide and affects children and adults of both genders. Although IBS does not shorten a person’s life span, it is associated with a large health care and economic burden. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder in which people have reoccurring issues with abdominal discomfort or pain that […]
Disorder
Malabsorption refers to decreased intestinal absorption of carbohydrate, protein, fat, minerals or vitamins. There are many symptoms associated with malabsorption. Weight loss, diarrhea, greasy stools (due to high fat content), abdominal bloating and gas are suggestive of malabsorption. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies resulting from malabsorption may cause glossitis (sore tongue), cheilosis (a fissuring and dry […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Chronic Diarrhea and Suspected IBS at 19 I just put IBS because that’s what I think I have, i’m not actually sure what I have at the moment. I am a 19 year old girl, I’ve had diarrhea daily, sometimes multiple times in a day, for about 2 months straight, everyday. At […]