symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome

The placebo effect is a beneficial health outcome resulting from a person's anticipation that an intervention—pill, procedure, or injection, for example—will help them.

A clinician's style in interacting with patients also may bring about a positive response that is independent of any specific treatment.

According to a recent study published in the journal PLoS One, placebos given without deception improved symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

As many as one in five Americans have symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Many people with IBS turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help relieve their symptoms.

This fact sheet provides basic information on IBS and "what the science says" about CAM practices that many people with IBS use.

If you are considering a CAM therapy for IBS, this information can help you talk to your health care provider about it.

Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia, and a painful bladder condition called interstitial cystitis (IC) seem to get worse in some women right before and during menstruation, researchers report.

Greater use of hypnotherapy to ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome could help patients and save money, says an expert.

You're miserable, your quality of life has changed, your medications don't help and your doctor had the nerve to tell you that diet has nothing to do with your condition. ...but you know better! You can conquer these symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome,...