Study finds three lifestyle changes that could reduce the risks of IBS
Getting a good night sleep is among the changes that could cut the risk of irritable bowel syndrome (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Combining three healthy behaviours can lower IBS risk, study finds
People who tick at least three out of five boxes including not smoking and good sleep are found to have 42% lower riskCombining three healthy behaviours can reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome by 42%, a study suggests.IBS affects the digestive system and its symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. People can suffer for days, weeks or months at a time, and symptoms can come and go. IBS is thought to affect up to one in 10 people worldwide.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 20, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Irritable bowel syndrome Medical research Digestive disorders Health Society Science UK news World news Source Type: news
Could you have a secret food intolerance? Breathing into this pocket-sized device will tell you (if you're willing to justify paying £199...)
The AIRE2 - created by Dublin-based company FoodMarble - claims to help irritable bowel syndrome patients and those suffering from abdominal pain. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Doctor issues sprout warning for people who suffer with common condition
Christmas can be a very difficult time for those who suffer with irritable bowel syndrome . (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
6 Myths About IBD, Debunked
Michelle Pickens’ symptoms escalated in college. At the time, she was throwing up at least once a day, and experiencing frequent nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Juggling classes with work at a design studio became an extreme exercise in perseverance. She knew in her gut that something was wrong.
Yet three different doctors “wrote it off as stress,” says Pickens, now 32, who lives in Annapolis, Md. Lab work and procedures to see inside her gastrointestinal tract showed nothing abnormal. “No one wanted to dig deeper,” she recalls. In a final act of desperation, Pickens sa...
Source: TIME: Health - December 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lindsay Lyon Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
'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
