Irritable Colon Syndrome
Tequila compound may lead to new IBS, Crohn's treatment
October 02, 2008
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5 IBD Myths
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health ExpertThere is a lot of information out there on the Internet these days and some of it is good and some... Read more »
Anxiety and Your Health: IBS and IBD
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health ExpertA stomachache is a common physical symptom of stress and anxiety. Millions of people suffer from... Read more »
IBS - What is it?
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health ExpertFirst, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is not IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). To learn the... Read more »
Inflammatory Bowel Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertThere are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome... Read more »
IBD and IBS are Not the Same Thing
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health ExpertThe acronyms are similar, as are some of the symptoms, but contrary to common belief Inflammatory... Read more »
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 »Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
Nervous indigestion; Spastic colon; Intestinal neurosis; Functional colitis; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Laxative colitis; IBS Prevention 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 »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 »Images
Medications
This medication is used to treat a certain intestinal problem (irritable bowel syndrome) when other... Read more »
Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach/intestinal problems such as cramps, infant... Read more »
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Reduce stress to ease IBS
October 02, 2008Reducing 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 »
Drugmaker seeks approval of Amitiza for IBS
October 03, 2008Drugmaker Sucampo is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval to provide a 8 mcg version of Amitiza for patients with constipation-predominant... Read summary »
Is abdominal distention a symptom of IBS?
October 03, 2008A 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 »
Study: IBS and Restless Leg Syndrome linked
October 03, 2008Bacterial overgrowth in the intestines may be linked to both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and restless leg syndrome, a new study suggests. And... Read summary »
Nutritionist recommends diet changes, probiotics to control IBS
October 02, 2008British nutritionist Jane Clarke responds to a reader's question about what diet changes may help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome... Read summary »
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