Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment and Symptoms news Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); Spastic Colon
In gastroenterology, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits which are not associated with any abnormalities seen on routine clinical testing. It is fairly common and makes up 20-50% of visits to gastroenterologists. There are two forms, dependent on which symptom predominates: Lower abdominal pain IBS and Non-ulcer dyspepsia. The abdominal pain type is usually described in a patient as either ...
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- Overly Anxious And Driven People Prone To Irritable Bowel Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:00 EST
- Stress, anxiety can cause irritable bowel syndrome, say researchers
The Earth Times - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:57 EST
- Overly Anxious And Driven People Prone To Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:00 EST
- Proteases Cause Pain In Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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- Stress raises risk of irritable bowel syndrome
Reuters - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:17 EST
- Lexicon Genetics Initiates Clinical Trials Of LX1031 For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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- 'Perfectionism' bowel pain link
BBC - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:09 EST
- AMITIZA(TM) (lubiprostone) Phase III Constipation Trial Results Demonstrate Improvements In Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00 EST
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The Earth Times - Tue, 17 Oct 2006 02:46 EST
- Antibiotic may treat irritable bowel syndrome
Reuters - Tue, 17 Oct 2006 02:52 EST
- Anxiety During Illness May Trigger IBS
WebMD - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:20 EST
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The Earth Times - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 04:24 EST
- Anxiety During Illness May Trigger IBS
WebMD - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- Risk Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Increased by Restricted Fetal Growth
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 30 Sep 2006 05:00 EST
- Large Study Shows High Risk Of Migraine, Depression And Chronic Pain For IBS Sufferers
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:00 EST
- Low Birth Weight Ups Risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
MedicineNet - Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:00 EST
- Restricted Fetal Growth Increases Risk Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pain Symptoms Linked
MedicineNet - Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:00 EST
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ScienceDaily - Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:00 EST
- Antibiotic May Aid Irritable Bowel
WebMD - Tue, 17 Oct 2006 03:00 EST
- Irritable bowel increases risk of other conditions
Reuters - Sat, 07 Oct 2006 12:01 EST
- Home test kits to screen for bowel cancer could save lives
The Earth Times - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:36 EST
- Inadequate fetal growth linked to irritable bowel
Reuters - Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:19 EST
- Sensitization Of Pelvic Nerve Afferents And Mast Cell Infiltration In The Urinary Bladder Following Chronic Colonic Irritation Is Mediated By Neuropep
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:00 EST
- FDA says Merck's RotaTeq may cause dangerous bowel problem
The Earth Times - Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:45 EST
- FDA Notes Baby Vaccine Bowel Problems
MedicineNet - Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:00 EST
- FDA says Merck vaccine linked to bowel problem
Reuters - Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:27 EST
- Bowel problem seen in infants given Merck vaccine
Reuters - Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:53 EST
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Reuters - Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:39 EST
- FDA Notes Baby Vaccine Bowel Problems
WebMD - Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:57 EST
- Scientists Reverse Autism-like Symptoms In Genetic Mouse Model Of Rett Syndrome
ScienceDaily - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Doubles Risk Of Pregnancy Complications
ScienceDaily - Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:00 EST
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Doubles Risk Of Pregnancy Complications
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 25 Dec 2006 02:00 EST
- Need For Exploratory Surgery Avoided As MDCT Accurately Locates Bowel Perforation
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 30 Jan 2007 04:00 EST
- Neurocrine Biosciences Announces Initiation Of Phase II Clinical Trials With CRF1 Antagonist For Anxiety And IBS
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:00 EST
- Multidetector CT Accurately Locates Bowel Perforation Avoiding Need For Exploratory Surgery
ScienceDaily - Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:00 EST
- Multidetector CT finds bowel perforation
The Earth Times - Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:00 EST
- Gut bacteria used in new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease
The Earth Times - Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:35 EST
- Anti-seizure drug calms irritable kids
Reuters - Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:01 EST
- Down Syndrome Brain Function Improved In Mice
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- New Screening Protocol Identifies More Cases Of Lynch Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:00 EST
- Investigating Links Between Treating Sleep Apnea And Reducing The Risk Of Heart Disease And Diabetes
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Probiotic may be helpful for abdominal pain
Reuters - Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:41 EST
- Study Of Gene Transfer For Erectile Dysfunction Shows Promise
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:00 EST
- Bowel disease linked to pregnancy problems
Reuters - Sun, 07 Jan 2007 06:44 EST
- Pharmacist-Driven Outreach Lowers Metabolic Syndrome Rates
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 04 Mar 2007 04:00 EST
- Decades-Long Study Will Help Improve Surgery For Crohn's Disease
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Rare Mutation Causes Early Heart Disease And Metabolic Syndrome
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MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
- Decades-Long Study Will Help Improve Surgery For Crohn's Disease
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Pharmacist-driven Outreach Lowers Metabolic Syndrome Rates
ScienceDaily - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Drug may treat mental symptoms of Down syndrome
Reuters - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:13 EST
- Drug Treatment Improves Learning In Mice With Down Syndrome Symptoms, Study Shows
ScienceDaily - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Scientists say an old, unused drug may offer treatment of Down's
The Earth Times - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:51 EST
- Caregivers suffer during child's ear aches
The Earth Times - Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:38 EST
- New Study Demonstrates That Bifantis(TM) (Bifidobacterium Infantis 35624) Offers Relief For Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:00 EST
- Regular Vigorous Housework Can Reduce Some Types Of Bowel Cancer Risk
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 29 Dec 2006 02:00 EST
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): Are You a Night Walker?
WebMD - Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- Safer Prenatal Test for Down's Syndrome
The Earth Times - Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:15 EST
- Shortening Chromosomes Cause For Earlier Cancer Onset In Families With Rare Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- New Screening Protocol Identifies More Case Of Lynch Syndrome
ScienceDaily - Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Pregnancy And Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:00 EST
- Pain meets politics in focus on chronic fatigue
MSNBC - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:52 EST
- Antidepressant may calm irritable bowel
Reuters - Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:26 EST
- Blood Pressure Heads Down In The Absence Of Protein Involved In Metabolic Syndrome
ScienceDaily - Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Metabolic Syndrome Link To Cardiovascular Disease Supported By Existing Research
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:00 EST
- Shortening Chromosomes Cause For Earlier Cancer Onset In Families With Rare Syndrome
ScienceDaily - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Bowel problems 'pregnancy risk'
BBC - Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:56 EST
- Primary Graft Dysfunction Is Risk Factor For A Later Serious Lung Transplant Problem
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:00 EST
- Angelman Syndrome Deficits Rescued In Mice
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:00 EST
- Choline Shows Promise In Reducing Behavioral Effects Associated With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:00 EST
- Researchers Discover Protein That Appears To Regulate Bone Mass Loss, The Cause Of Osteoporosis
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- Bladder Necrosis Following Hydrodistention In Patients With Interstitial Cystitis
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Study Offers Treatment Hope For Rett Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Commemorates 15 Years Of Trusted Leadership With Asacol(R) (Mesalamine) Delayed-Release Tablets
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 02 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- New Bowel Cancer Drug in the Making
The Earth Times - Sat, 28 Oct 2006 11:26 EST
- Medical Therapy For Restless Legs Syndrome May Trigger Compulsive Gambling
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
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- Primary Graft Dysfunction Is Risk Factor For A Later Serious Lung Transplant Problem
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- Eye Movement Tasks Can Be Used To Assess Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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- Personal Health: A Mix of Medicines That Can Be Lethal
New York Times - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 03:39 EST
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- Sigmoid Colon Vaginoplasty In Children
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Drug may boost Down's learning
BBC - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 04:08 EST
- Hour of daily exercise cuts bowel cancer risk
Reuters - Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:57 EST
- Hour of daily exercise cuts bowel cancer risk
Reuters - Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:57 EST
- Daily exercise cuts bowel cancer risk
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- A Spoonful Of Sugar Makes The Medicine Go To Work
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 28 Jan 2007 02:00 EST
- EU Commission Approves First And Only Enzyme Replacement Therapy For Hunter Syndrome
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- Blood Pressure Heads Down In The Absence Of PPAR-gamma
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 02:00 EST
- Eye Movement Tasks Can Be Used To Assess Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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- A Spoonful Of Sugar Makes The Medicine Work
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- Gender And Family Size Influences IBS Symptoms In Children
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 29 Oct 2006 02:00 EST
- FISH-ing For Links Between Cancer And Aging
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