Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Eating a low-fiber diet or having an imbalance of gut bacteria are the likely causes of IBS-C.Treatment for IBS-C typically involves dietary changes and ...

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IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that share certain symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes to bowel ...

If you have irritable bowel syndrome, too much or too little dietary fiber can affect symptoms. Most doctors recommend increasing dietary fiber intake to relieve symptoms, but some types of fiber may ...