I have abdominal pain and cramps that relieves with bowel movement for 4 weeks. My stool is some how looser when I have pain. Do I have IBS or not?

Dr. Drossman: Possibly. It is not uncommon for individuals to experience pain and bowel symptoms like diarrhea in ...

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I cannot tolerate milk. Each time I drink milk, I have bloating and diarrhea. Is this a milk allergy?

Dr. Tobin: This is not a milk allergy. This reaction is typical for lactose intolerance. This is caused ...

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I have constipation and each time I have to strain a lot. I do not have any abdominal pain or other symptoms. Do I have IBS?

Dr. Drossman: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is diagnosed when there is a combination of symptoms, specifically abdominal pain ...

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Is food allergy related to IBS?

Dr. Tobin: It can be. With a food allergy the abdominal pain or discomfort can be accompanied by ...

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I have some bad memories from my childhood. Do you think my current problem with IBS has to do any thing with those thoughts?

Dr. Drossman: IBS is a disorder where the symptoms of pain, diarrhea and constipation can be influenced by ...

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I observe my religious fasting days and last year when I was fasting for a few days, I noticed a significant improvement in my symptoms. Does fasting affect the symptoms of IBS?

Dr. Farhadi: The studies on this subject are very limited. There is a relatively good study from Japan ..

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I am planning to get pregnant in near future. Does pregnancy affect IBS?

Dr. Farhadi: As you know, IBS mainly affects young people in their reproductive years and also affects women ...

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I have trouble sleeping and I feel very tired during the day. Is this related to IBS?

Dr. Farhadi: Yes. There are several studies that demonstrated a close relationship between sleep and gastrointestinal symptoms. The ...

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A friend of mine started a gluten-free diet for her IBS, and she was saying that she feels much better, even though she did not have celiac disease when she was tested. How this can be right?

Dr. Mikolaitis: Diet has been proposed to play a role in functional gastrointestinal disorders for many years. Interestingly, ...

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I’ve heard people talk about coping mechanisms for IBS. What exactly are they referring to?

Dr. Jedel: There are a number of effective coping mechanisms (or techniques) for people with IBS. A lot ...

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Yesterday when I ate a piece of banana, my lip swelled up. I have eaten bananas before without a problem. Will I continue to have this problem from now on?

Dr. Tobin: This will most likely continue to happen to some degree. Your reaction to the banana can ...

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Do some foods cause more allergic reactions than others?

Dr. Tobin: In adults, the foods that most commonly cause allergic reactions, such as swelling, skin rashes, ...

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I did not have any GI problems until 4 months ago when I have surgery for my appendix. Could a surgery like this result in IBS?

Dr. Drossman: Yes this is possible. We now understand that an infection of the bowel like a bacterial ...

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What kind of fiber is available in the market?

Sue Mikolaitis: Fiber comes from a variety of foods and dietary supplements and is essential to maintaining the

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Two months ago I was diagnosed with IBS. I read that stress can make my IBS worse. Is this true? What can I do to reduce stress?

Yes, it is true. According to a recent article in WebMD, stress is thought to either ...

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