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Research on IBS and Diarrhea

Want a more in-depth understanding of the causes of diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D)? These articles summarize the latest research findings.

Five Reasons Why IBS Is Not All in Your Head

Find out about the physical changes within your body that might be causing your IBS-D symptoms.

Visceral Hypersensitivity and IBS

Visceral hypersensitivity plays a role in the pain you experience alongside your IBS-D. Learn what research has to say about this hypersensitivity.

Motility Dysfunction in IBS

Motility dysfunction is a major contributing factor to your IBS-D. Learn what motility dysfunction it is and why it may be happening to you.

The Brain-Gut Connection in IBS

Here you will find an overview on the research related to the complex communication system between the brain and the gut and how it may be involved in the development of IBS.

Inflammation and IBS

Does inflammation play a role in IBS-D? Find out what the latest research is on the role of inflammation in IBS.

Gut Bacteria and IBS

Learn about the latest research regarding the role of gut bacteria in the development and maintenance of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Stress Response and IBS

Description of the biological changes that make up the stress response and discussion of the relationship between the stress response and IBS.

Bloating and Distension in IBS

Bloating and distension are common IBS symptoms. This overview of current IBS research will help you to better understand the relationship between IBS and the symptoms of bloating and distension.

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