1. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Share Some Genetic Risk Factors
Finding helps pinpoint relationship between Crohn's disease and colitis

2. Allergy Disorders Linked With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Study also found IBS 2 times more likely in people with depression

3. Irritable bowel syndrome : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
IBS involve a combination of abdominal pain and alternating constipation and diarrhea. There are many possible causes. For instance, there may be a problem with muscle movement in the intestine or a lower tolerance for stretching and movement of t...• Reviewer: Christian Stone, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal condition characterized by abdominal pain and cramps; changes in bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation, or both); gassiness; bloating; nausea ; and other symptoms. There is no recognized cure...• Author: Paula Ford-Martin, Teresa G. Odle