http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/AboutIBS/index.php http://www.IBS-Tips.com/rss/AboutIBSArticles.xml About IBS from IBS Tips IBS is a disorder affecting approximately 20% of the population. In its mildest cases, IBS can frustrate patients and cause anxiety. In severe cases, it can totally affect a patients life, limiting their activities, causing them to quit their jobs, and prompting a reclusive lifestyle. Irritable bo Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:01:17 -0700 http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/5.php http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/5.php What is Constipation? Constipation is a very common condition affecting many people. It tends to affect more women than men. It appears to be especially common in women just before their period or during pregnancy. It is normally not very serious although occasionally, complications can occur if the Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:01:17 -0700 http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/86.php http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/86.php When an individual begins taking new medication, undergoes surgery or changes their diet, they may not realize that they could also be dealing with constipation in the very near future. This is a condition relating to the digestive system where an individual has difficulty with bowel movements, whic Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:01:17 -0700 http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/89.php http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/89.php Question : MY two-year-old baby girl has been suffering from constipation and has lost her appetite. She only passes motion every two days. The stools are hard and heavy. What can I do to improve her bowel movements? Answer : GENERALLY, if the bowel movement is fewer than three times in a week or Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:01:17 -0700 http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/91.php http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/91.php What is IBS? IBS is irritable bowel syndrome. IBS symptoms typically include abdominal pain which is relieved by a bowel movement. There may be excessive gas and bloating. Changes in frequency and appearance of stools are also IBS symptoms. IBS symptoms may include constipation and/or diarrhea. Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:01:17 -0700 http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/98.php http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/98.php If you are a woman who may have been diagnosed with either irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease, you will probably be aware of a link between IBS/IBD and your menstrual cycle. Not every woman who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome or an inflammatory bowel disease will have diarr Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:01:17 -0700 http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/99.php http://www.IBS-Tips.com/IBSInfo/99.php Everything here is © IBS Tips, Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.