Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that causes ...

Antispasmodic drugs such as mebeverine and peppermint oil relieve the bowel spasms which cause the pain in IBS. Such drugs are not generally recommended in children under ten but may be used under ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Stomach cramps can affect anyone and often result from gas, indigestion, ...

I am now writing to describe two further cases in which we used oral propantheline successfully to treat different symptoms: bowel/bladder spasm and increased stoma output. Propantheline is a ...

Your intestines spasm and contract, efficiently expelling everything in the gut—poop and bacteria alike. A new study from the University of Oregon shows how one kind of bacteria, Vibrio cholerae ...

Your intestines spasm and contract, efficiently expelling everything in the gut -- poop and bacteria alike. A new study from the University of Oregon shows how one kind of bacteria, Vibrio ...

Another key factor in IBS is motility dysfunction—colon contractions that are too fast or too slow. That leads to diarrhea (too fast) and constipation (too slow). Motility dysfunction can also cause ...

Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common cause of chronic diarrhea and lower abdominal discomfort in North America.

Cannabis medicines have shown promise in easing muscle spasms, pain, and spasticity in MS patients. In certain countries, cannabis-based medications are approved for MS treatment. Cannabis medicines ...