'I got rid of my irritable bowel syndrome with these two dietary tweaks'
Since starting two new diets, Liz Long has come off her irritable bowel syndrome medication and she no longer experiences the debilitating symptoms of the condition. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fibromyalgia, CFS More Prevalent in Patients With IBS Fibromyalgia, CFS More Prevalent in Patients With IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is linked to increased odds of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - November 17, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Scientists develop breath test that can help people with IBS detect foods that cause uncomfortable bloating
The device, called the FoodMarble, measures the levels of gases in the breath - which experts claim can predict when a certain meal will lead to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ACG: Combined Oral Contraceptives Increase Risk for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 -- Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are associated with higher risks for developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its subtypes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 24, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Halitosis: etiology, prevention, and the role of microbiota
ConclusionsHalitosis
is a multifactorial condition with various underlying causes, including
oral and systemic diseases. Effective interventions should be tailored
based on the specific etiologies and mechanisms involved.Clinical relevanceUnderstanding
the factors contributing to halitosis is crucial for developing
appropriate treatment strategies. Enhancing oral hygiene habits, using
antimicrobial drugs, or administering probiotics may help regulate oral
or intestinal flora, thereby improving halitosis and overall oral
health. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 24, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Old Antidepressant Eases Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
(MedPage Today) -- Titrated low-dose amitriptyline significantly improved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms when used as a second-line treatment in the primary care setting, the randomized ATLANTIS trial showed.
In an intention-to-treat... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - October 20, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Widely used medication shown to reduce IBS symptoms
A primary care trial has shown that a commonly used prescription drug is safe and effective to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers from the Universities of Leeds, Southampton and Bristol carried out a controlled trial of the drug amitriptyline, a prescription drug used widely in primary care. Patients using the drug were almost twice... Read moreThe post Widely used medication shown to reduce IBS symptoms appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Gastroenterology IBS irritable bowel syndrome Source Type: news
Commonly Used Drug Amitriptyline Might Be New Treatment Option for IBS
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- An inexpensive medication long used for depression and migraines now has a clinical trial to back up its off-label use for another condition that lowers quality of life: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
In the study,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Hope for millions with irritable bowel syndrome as major trial shows 25p-a-day antidepressant can ease agonising symptoms
Alexander Ford, Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Leeds's School of Medicine, says amitriptyline is an effective treatment for IBS, which affects one in 20 people worldwide. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Amitriptyline helps relieve IBS symptoms
A cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research presented today [16 October] at UEG Week 2023 has found. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
Self-Silencing Is Making Women Sick
“Be more disappointing” is not a piece of advice most people would pay money to hear, but in my therapy office, it’s often the most valuable guidance I can give. My clients are mostly women, and nearly all of them struggle with a fear of disappointing others. Our culture rewards women for being perpetually pleasant, self-sacrificing, and emotionally in control, and it can feel counterintuitive for my clients to say “no”—or firmly assert their wants and needs. But my work is about helping them realize that their health might literally depend on it.
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Source: TIME: Health - October 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maytal Eyal Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news
FDA Eliminates REMS for Lotronex (alosetron hydrochloride)
September 8, 2023 -- Lotronex (alosetron hydrochloride) and approved generics are FDA approved for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in women whose predominant bowel symptom is diarrhea.
Although safety risks for Lotronex (alosetron... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
These Four GI Conditions May Predict Parkinson's Disease These Four GI Conditions May Predict Parkinson's Disease
Dysphagia, gastroparesis, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome without diarrhea may be early warning signs of Parkinson ' s disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - August 31, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
There's 'no real proof' that probiotics in pills and yoghurt drinks can ease irritable bowel syndrome, says study
Probiotics are unlikely to ease gut problems such as bloating and other digestive complaints, a major review of the evidence suggests. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Specific GI Syndromes Linked to Parkinson Disease
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 -- Specific gastrointestinal (GI) syndromes including dysphagia, gastroparesis, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) without diarrhea are associated with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
