An incomplete bowel movement is the feeling of still needing to poop after you’ve been to the toilet. Possible causes include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation. Stools are typically soft ...

SIBO and IBS cause similar symptoms. Doctors can differentiate SIBO from IBS with breath tests or by taking a sample of fluid from your small intestines. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) ...

There is no known cure for IBS, but some treatments can reduce and manage symptoms. These treatments include combinations of diet, medications, fiber supplements, lifestyle modifications, and ...

Digestive woes like gastroparesis and IBS, though distinct, cause similar discomfort. Gastroparesis slows stomach emptying, ...

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A new research paper suggests that gravity may be a leading cause of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. “As I thought about each [pre-existing] theory, from those involving motility, to bacteria, to ...

Stool, or poop, should typically resemble the size of a sausage link or snake, but it's normal for the shape to change occasionally. Your stool may sometimes have a smaller diameter or be narrower due ...