Symptoms of IBS: Diarrhea
As you might suspect, diarrhea indicates that too much water is being retained (and therefore is not being absorbed) in the digestive tract. Diarrhea is one of the most common symptoms of IBS (irritable...
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Dr. Stephen Wangen Discusses Study on IBS and Erectile Dysfunction
I rather like this study because it ties together two seemingly unrelated issues, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and erectile dysfunction (ED). Although I’m a specialist in digestive problems, I frequently have patients who also...
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Can Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Cause Anemia?
Many of our patients who have digestive problems are also anemic due to low iron or low vitamin B12 levels. And anemia causes fatigue, so keep that in mind. Being anemic and having Irritable...
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Food Allergies and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
(image thanks to kidshealth.org) Most people with IBS are suffering at least in part because of an allergic reaction to one or more foods. This often surprises people, who don’t believe that they have...
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