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Irritable bowel syndrome can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. To help cope with this condition, be aware of these common causes and triggers.

Overeating is a common problem at holiday meals like Thanksgiving and unfortunately, it can result in more than just a stomach ache. We look into the negative effects of overeating.

A ruptured appendix can be life threatening and doctors must remove it immediately to avoid toxicity. The most obvious sign of an appendicitis attack is pain in the lower right side of the abdomen, but these 13 symptoms may also accompany this telltale pain.

Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked and painfully inflamed. The key is the surgical removal of the organ before it bursts, which can lead to a fatal infection spreading throughout the abdomen. We look into the 11 most common symptoms leading up to appendicitis.

Appendicitis results when the worm-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine, known as your appendix, is inflamed. Appendicitis is considered threatening if the inflammation is left untreated and the appendix bursts. We look into the emergency signs of an appendix about the burst.

Diverticulosis (the presence of pea-sized diverticula, or pockets, in the lining of the bowel) is common and quite harmless. When diverticulitis develops it can cause several digestive complications, including blockages, inflammation, bacterial infection, and rectal bleeding. We look into the 10 telling signs that you’ve developed diverticulitis.