Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
10 hospitals in 4 states list Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a condition they treat on their own websites, 2 of them in Greater Houston. Listings reflect each hospital's own published information; confirm availability with the hospital before you go.
About Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal cramping, bloating, and a change in bowel habits. Some people with the disorder have constipation. Some have diarrhea. Others go back and forth between the two. Although IBS can cause a great deal of discomfort, it does not harm the intestines.
IBS is common. It affects about twice as many women as men and is most often found in people younger than 45 years. No one knows the exact cause of IBS. There is no specific test for it. Your doctor may run tests to be sure you don't have other diseases. These tests may include stool sampling tests, blood tests, and x-rays. Your doctor may also do a test called a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Most people diagnosed with IBS can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, probiotics, and medicine.
Also called: Irritable colon, IBS
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Hospitals that treat Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) near you, by state
8 hospitals outside Greater Houston, by state
4 statesThese hospitals list «Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)» on their own websites (checked between 2026-10-29 and 2026-10-30). Hospitals word their services differently, so the list is not complete; confirm with the hospital before you go.
Pennsylvania (1)
- UPMC Kane Kane
Tennessee (1)
- Parkridge Medical Center Chattanooga
Texas (4)
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati College Station
- Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe Rowlett
- Methodist Hospital Atascosa Jourdanton
- White Rock Medical Center Dallas
Virginia (2)
- Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center Fredericksburg
- Stonesprings Hospital Center Dulles
2 Houston-area hospitals
Harris: 2| Hospital | Type | Location (County) | Beds | Selected care areas | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast | Acute Care HospitalER | Pasadena (Harris) | 350 | Cancer CareHeart & VascularDigestive Health | View hospital → |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center | Acute Care HospitalER | Houston (Harris) | 444 | Cancer CareDigestive HealthHeart & Vascular | View hospital → |
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