Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Online Health Community and Support Group

Welcome to the Healia Health Community for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Through this Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) support group, you can get Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) information, share experiences about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), connect with peers, and get answers to your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) questions from health professionals.

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Information About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome is a problem that affects the large intestine and can cause abdominal cramping, bloating, and a change in bowel habits.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Community Questions

I've had this pain on the right side of my body between my hip and start of my pub area. The pain feels swollen and bloated. Wha

Submitted by e.l.castillo, 28 weeks 3 days ago.

This pain usually occure when i use the restroom. I do feel it when at times other than when I use the restroom but mostly when i use the restroom and alsogets tighter as i'm using the restroom [more] 

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Can anyone identify what this could be please?

Submitted by Anonymous, 30 weeks 1 day ago.

 have had a very painful rectum since the fall and have recently been diagnosed with diverticulosis and an underactive thyroid . I am a healthy eater & eating more fibre. I have regular exercise and drink a fair amount of water. Can anyone tell me what is causing the "pain… [more] 

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What is the best form of treatment for IBS?

Submitted by Anonymous, 1 year 1 week ago.

what is the best way to treat it?  probiotics, other drugs [more] 

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What is the cause of frequent stomach pain (with no other symptoms) and how do you cure it?

Submitted by Anonymous, 28 weeks 5 days ago.

My younger brother (age 10 and a tad bit overweight)  frequently complains about having stomach pains. It doesn't matter if he has just eaten or not, or if it comes in the morning or night, or if he's stressed (I've heard that stress and anxiety can cause stomach pain), the… [more] 

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What is going on with my stomache?

Submitted by CassandraLynnette, 33 weeks 3 days ago.

I have severe cramps on the front right of my stomache.  The pain severeness comes in waves.  It never goes away.  I've been experiencing this pain for the past 2 days.  There is, also, some pain around my naval.  It doesn't hurt to touch my stomache.  In fact, It almost… [more] 

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Can you have some thing wrong with bowls even if test show there isn't?

Submitted by princessentingh, 35 weeks 9 hours ago.

I have always had problems with haveing bowl movements I can go a month with out having one.  and little to no pain in this time.  I stay sick all the time and always tired  my body feels like it is dieing on me and no one can tell me… [more] 

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