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One of these chronic health issues that involves the bladder is called Interstitial Cystitis, or Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS). It is a feeling of pain and pressure in the bladder area. Along with ...

Recently, there has been strong interest in the therapeutic potential of probiotics for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). At the same time, there is a rapidly growing body of evidence to support an ...

The scale rates three sections of the colon, right (cecum and ascending colon), mid-colon (transverse and descending) and rectosigmoid, on a five-point scale (0–4). Total score (0–14) is ...

Stool in the colon can also put pressure on the bladder, causing it to contract when it shouldn't. Interstitial cystitis (IC), or painful bladder syndrome, causes frequent urination and chronic pain ...