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    Antibiotic Xifaxan gives prolonged relief from IBS

    October 02, 2008
    Researchers report that the antibiotic Xifaxan (rifaximin) provides long-term relief from the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Xifaxan, already approved to treat "traveler's diarrhea," appears to work by targeting bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, which some researchers believe may be the root cause of IBS. Patients in the study who were treated with a 10-day course of the antibiotic continued to show improvement more than 10 weeks later. Read more »
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    Could You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
    By Heather Reese , Health Expert

    It is estimated that one in five Americans suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), yet nearly... Read more »

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    Anxiety and Your Health: IBS and IBD
    By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

    A stomachache is a common physical symptom of stress and anxiety. Millions of people suffer from... Read more »

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    Allergic Disease Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

    A high incidence of reported irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in people with allergies led to a study... Read more »

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    Inflammatory Bowel Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

    There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome... Read more »

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    Health Guide

    Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a complex disorder of the lower intestinal tract. It is mainly characterized by a pattern of symptoms that is often worsened by emotional... Read more »
    Diarrhea
    Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is considered chronic (long-term) when you have had loose or frequent stools for more than 4 weeks. Alternative Names ... Read more »
    Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis
    The doctor will take your medical history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children, in whom IBD may be mistaken for an... Read more »
    Crohn's Disease: Diagnosis
    The doctor will take a history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children. In children, IBD may be mistaken for an infection... Read more »
    Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Diagnosis
    The diagnostic challenge posed by gallstones is to be sure that abdominal pain is caused by stones and not by some other condition. Ultrasound or other imaging techniques usually detect... Read more »

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    Bentyl Oral Uses and How to Use

    This medication is used to treat a certain intestinal problem (irritable bowel syndrome) when other... Read more »

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    Levsin Oral Uses and How to Use

    Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach/intestinal problems such as cramps, infant... Read more »

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    October 02, 2008

    Reducing stress, limiting fatty foods, and upping dietary fiber are just a few of the changes you can make to decrease the gastrointestinal pain of... Read summary »

    Is abdominal distention a symptom of IBS?
    October 03, 2008

    A reader asks Dr. Paul Donohue if abdominal distention is a normal symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Dr. Donohue responds with a list of... Read summary »

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