Irritable Bowel/Crohn's Disease

Recent Answers

2013-05-17 Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Gas and Bloating:

Hi Craig - please do see a GI doc for a firm diagnosis. Many issues, not just IBS, can cause gas and bloating, and you need to be tested for some things like celiac that a stool test wouldn't have covered

2013-04-30 Irritable Bowel Syndrome - digestive speeds:

Hi Curtis - it may not be typical, but if you have IBS this is not super uncommon. Transit times for foods vary widely - even if you don't have IBS - depending on diet. People with very high fiber, vegan

2013-04-24 Irritable Bowel Syndrome - fiber and ibs:

Hi Suzanne- I'm so sorry you lost your job - I hope you find something wonderful soon.    Dextrin is a by-product of other manufacturing, from various products (wheat, corn, etc.). It is basically an ingredient

2013-04-24 Crohns Disease - Small bowel obstruction:

Hi Tom,    I believe there is definitely a relation to SBO and an ostomy.  First off, adhesions from your surgery could be the main problem.  Between that and possibly certain foods, you have a high risk

2013-04-21 Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Constipation. Help please!:

Hi Alison - please see a GI doc and explain what is going on. Do NOT do any kind of colon cleanse - it will only disrupt the normal function of your gut even further.    Anything that artificially affects