Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common gut disorder that shares the same symptoms as colon cancer, making it difficult for people to figure out on their own if they have a bowel condition or, perhaps, something more serious. You should never self-diagnose. If you experience uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms, get a full medical evaluation ...click here to read more
This week’s health news roundup includes recent stories about celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This week, we discussed the benefits of going gluten-free in celiac disease, possible treatment for ulcerative colitis, risk of cancer in rheumatoid arthritis, positive impact of aquatic aerobics on fibromyalgia patients, and the problem ...click here to read more
Recent studies suggest that one can get relief for the pain of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from the most unexpected quarters — spider venom and, hold your breath, peppermint. The full details of the research are published in the journal Nature. IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder symptomized by abdominal pain, diarrhea /constipation and bloating. ...click here to read more
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be reduced with exercise and physical activity. The findings come from the University of Gothenburg’s study, which included 102 patients. Half of the patients were randomly selected to increase their physical activity levels, while the other half maintained their usual lifestyle. Both groups received supportive phone calls from physiotherapists. ...click here to read more
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and anorexia nervosa may have a common origin. The findings from the study uncovered that all three disorders may be caused by antibodies to the body’s nerve cells mistaken for an infection. Dr. Jim Morrison, Dr. Sue Broughton, and Dr. Quenton Wessels, the authors of the study, ...click here to read more
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) detection is faster with new breath and blood tests. There is currently no specific diagnostic test for IBS, but a new breath test has identified 16 different substances that can be used to confirm a diagnosis of IBS when measured together. Researchers examined the breaths from 170 IBS patients and 153 ...click here to read more
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can occur at any time, leaving you bloated, cramping, and overall uncomfortable. Furthermore, symptoms are ever-changing and IBS flare-ups can range in severity as well, so if you don’t know what triggers the symptoms, you could be left with the burden they bring. The most common IBS symptom is abdominal ...click here to read more
April 2016 is IBS Awareness Month, which highlights health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, IBS symptoms, anxiety, and depression. IBS is a growing gastrointestinal problem, affecting nine to 23 percent of the world’s population. Although IBS is growing in prevalence, there is still much unknown about the disorder, so ...click here to read more
Gastrointestinal infection and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) complications increase with anxiety. Researchers have conducted their study in an “accidental experiment” when a large water contamination occurred in a few regions of Belgium, leading to over 18,000 people developing gastroenteritis. This allowed the researchers to study how anxiety plays a role in complications associated with gastrointestinal ...click here to read more
This weekly health news roundup consists of latest news stories discussing ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. This week we saw potential for new IBD treatments, the risk of migraines, triggers of rheumatoid arthritis, and the link between PCOS and ADHD. In case you missed any of our top news stories, we have compiled ...click here to read more
Chronic irritable bowel syndrome is a digestive disorder but research suggests that mindful meditation techniques may ease systems. While you’re sitting reading this, take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a moment, and now slowly release the air through your mouth. Think about how you feel. Better yet, try it again, ...click here to read more
A new irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) drug offers relief from diarrhea and stomach pains but only for some patients. Two clinical trials of the drug revealed that symptoms of IBS were relieved for up to six months. The new drug – Viberzi – was recently approved by the FDA and in phase three of the ...click here to read more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may share symptoms but are not the same. Both illnesses present symptoms of altered bowel habits along with abdominal discomfort and pain. In irritable bowel syndrome functions of the bowel become affected and in irritable bowel disease there are changes to the bowel including mucosal or ...click here to read more
In a recent study, conducted by researchers from KU Leuven, Belgium, the cause of abdominal pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been identified. This has thrown new light on the treatment of this condition. A drug hitherto used to treat hay fever has been selected to treat the condition based on this ...click here to read more
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