Together, these findings suggest that ferulic acid can act as a natural regulator of intestinal motility. By reducing excessive smooth muscle activity, the compound could potentially help calm ...

Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...

Choosing the right foods can help soothe the digestive system and reduce inflammation ...

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. It can have a profound impact on a person’s life, cause severe abdominal pain and limit work, social and family ...

Stress in early childhood can rewire how a child’s gut and brain communicate, potentially leading to long‑lasting digestive troubles such as abdominal pain, irritable bowel symptoms, and motility ...

Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is a type of IBS, a condition that causes different digestive symptoms. The main symptom of IBS-C is constipation, with infrequent, hardened bowel ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for many years. My problem is not that I have diarrhea or constipation, but that I have bowel movements often -- sometimes four to eight times ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Once daily plecanatide effectively relieved symptoms in patients of varying age with chronic ...

An incomplete bowel movement means you still feel like you need to poop after using the toilet. Common causes include constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Constipation ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had a sensitive stomach since I can remember. My life has been constantly inconvenienced by too many trips to the bathroom. My family thinks I have undiagnosed irritable bowel ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can present with stomachaches, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, irregular bowel movements, or a combination of any of these symptoms. The word “syndrome” in its ...