Condition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Clear, practical articles to help you understand Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms, medications, flares, nutrition, and everyday disease management. Browse our articles below.
IBS-C (Constipation-Predominant): Symptoms, Triggers, and a Stepwise Relief Plan
IBS-C symptoms, triggers, and relief options explained. Follow a stepwise plan with tracking, psyllium, low FODMAP, PEG, and prescription treatments.
Bristol Stool Chart for IBS: How to Identify Your Subtype (IBS-C, IBS-D, IBS-M)
Use the Bristol Stool Chart for IBS to compare types 1-7, track a 2-week diary, and see how 25% cutoffs help identify IBS-C, IBS-D, or IBS-M.
IBS Alarm Symptoms: When to Worry (and When You Need a Colonoscopy)
IBS alarm symptoms include blood in stool, weight loss, nighttime diarrhea and anemia. Learn when to seek care, get tests or consider a colonoscopy.
SIBO vs IBS: Symptoms, Breath Tests, and When Treatment Helps
SIBO vs IBS: compare symptoms, understand breath test limits and 20 ppm hydrogen and 10 ppm methane cutoffs, and learn when treatment may help.
Celiac vs IBS: When to Test for Gluten-Related Disease
Celiac vs IBS symptoms can overlap. Learn when to test, what tTG-IgA and total IgA show, and why you should keep eating gluten before testing.
IBS vs IBD: Key Differences, Red Flags, and the Tests Doctors Use
IBS vs IBD: compare inflammation and red flags, then learn how calprotectin, CRP, and colonoscopy help doctors decide what to test next.
Rome IV Criteria for IBS (Explained Simply) + Self-Check Checklist
Rome IV criteria for IBS: understand abdominal pain at least 1 day a week, linked bowel changes, and 3- and 6-month timelines. Use the visit checklist.