Visceral Hypersensitivity in IBS Guide
Learn what visceral hypersensitivity in IBS means, why it causes pain, and which treatments, diet, and next steps may help.
Julie Guider, M.D.
Traveling With IBS: Triggers and Prevention Guide
Learn why travel triggers IBS symptoms and how to prevent flares before, during, and after your trip with practical clinician-aligned tips.
Post-Infectious IBS Guide Causes, Duration, Treatment
Learn what post-infectious IBS is, who’s at risk, how long it lasts, and how to manage symptoms with diet, probiotics, meds, and next steps.
IBS Stress Link Guide for Flares and Relief
Learn how stress affects IBS, what stress-triggered flares feel like, and practical steps to reduce symptoms and know when to seek care.
IBS Sleep Triggers and Nighttime Flare Guide
Learn how sleep problems and nighttime habits trigger IBS flares, plus simple steps to calm symptoms and know when to see a doctor.
IBS Genetics Guide: Hereditary Risk and Family History
Learn what IBS genetics research says about heredity, family history, GWAS findings, and what it means for your risk and next steps.
Hormones in IBS Practical Guide
Learn how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect IBS symptoms, cycle flares, stool patterns, and when to ask about HRT.
Gut Motility in IBS-C, D and M Explained
Learn how gut motility affects IBS-C, IBS-D, and IBS-M, plus motility tests, symptom management, and when to see a GI doctor.
Food Sensitivity in IBS: How to Find Triggers
Learn how food sensitivity can affect IBS, how intolerance differs from allergy, which tests mislead, and what steps to try next.
IBS Antidepressants Guide TCAs vs SSRIs
IBS antidepressants compare low-dose tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs for symptom relief, not depression alone. For people who have already tried diet changes, probiotics, or over-the-counter options, the hard part is …