There can be several other conditions that are co-existent with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). One of those conditions that has recently been identified is fibromyalgia.
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Archive for November, 2008
Old Treatments Best for IBS
Posted in November 25th, 2008
by awesome in irritable bowel syndrome Tags: fiber, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, peppermint, psyllium, scopolamine
There have been several new drugs that were trumpeted as great treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in recent years. Unfortunately they have not demonstrated the results that were anticipated. But as it turns out, there are older treatments that apparently work the best for IBS.
Having IBS Increases Endometriosis Risk in Women
Posted in November 21st, 2008
by awesome in irritable bowel syndrome Tags: endometriosis, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease
If you are female and have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) there is a higher likelihood that you will also be diagnosed with endometriosis than if you did not have IBS.
IBS Treatment Maker Subject of Class Action Suit
Posted in November 18th, 2008
by awesome in irritable bowel syndrome Tags: cardiovascular events, heart attack, IBS, ibs treatment, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome treatment, zelnorm
Zelnorm was marketed in Canada between March, 2002 and March, 2007 for the treatment of IBS symptoms. At the request of the Canadian health department, Novartis pulled the drug from the market. This was based on analysis of clinical data the showed a significant increase in the incidence or cardiovascular events in people taking Zelnorm.
How to Determine if its Diarrhea, Constipation
Posted in November 14th, 2008
Types 1 and 2 indicate constipation, with 3 and 4 being the “ideal stools” especially the latter, as they are the easiest to pass, and 5-7 being further tending towards diarrhea or urgency .
Rome Process for Diagnosing IBS
Posted in November 11th, 2008
by awesome in irritable bowel syndrome Tags: constipation, diagnosing ibs, diarrhea, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome
The principal requirement for diagnosing IBS is abdominal pain. The Rome II criteria is used to diagnose IBS after a examining the patient’s medical history and conducting an examination of the abdomen. These are done to look for any ‘red flag’ symptoms.
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Posted in November 7th, 2008
by awesome in irritable bowel syndrome Tags: abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, chronic constipation, cramps and diarrhea, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects nearly 20% of Americans. People with a mild case of IBS can experience anxiety and digestive discomfort. For those with severe cases, IBS can cause life changes including severely limiting activities and inability to hold a job due to anxiety over the condition. There is a [...]
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Posted in November 4th, 2008
It is estimated that up to 1 in five Americans, nearly 54 million people, suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is the most frequent reason for visits to gastroenterologists and, other than the common cold, it is the most frequent cause of missed work.
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