Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including ...

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There’s a fun scientific word for noises coming from any animals’ stomach - borborygmi! While it might be hard to say, it simply means the noises made by moving liquid and gas in the gut. Some stomach ...

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IBS and bladder problems may be linked according to research. Bladder issues, like frequent urination, are commonly diagnosed in addition to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The overlap between bladder ...

A study has found which patients at higher risk of bowel cancer could benefit from a new test (Alamy/PA) A new method for detecting bowel cancer is more than 90% accurate at predicting which ...

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Yes, a person can poop and still be constipated. Constipation does not mean bowel movements stop entirely, but it refers to a reduction in the frequency and consistency of bowel movements.

Bowel habits vary from person to person. However, sudden changes can indicate an underlying health condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For some ...

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And you can have a slow gut transit time without meeting the full definition of constipation — you might have regular bowel movements but they take longer, leading to discomfort or bloating.

Ukrainians are using recordings of cat noises to lure Vladimir Putin’s forces into explosive-rigged traps, a Russian soldier has claimed. With the grit and ingenuity of the Ukrainian army frequently ...