If you have a disorder affecting the lower end of your digestive system, you may have been diagnosed with a condition known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Here are various tests experts will use in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.
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The recently popularized low FODMAP diet has proven effective for reducing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. In fact, it is increasingly being accepted and recommended as a dietary therapy for IBS by physicians. Before giving the low FODMAP diet a try, here are six important things to know.
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IBS can be treated with medications, but there are also a number of relatively straightforward ways to manage this troublesome condition. The key is to constantly plan ahead and to keep the side effects of irritable bowel syndrome front of mind at all times.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an uncomfortable condition, to say the least. But the road to recovery starts with diagnosis, and that could soon become easier with the introduction of a simple blood test. IBS is often associated with cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. It’s estimated that between 10 and 15 per […]
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A new report shows that antibiotics may be responsible for a concerning diarrhea outbreak among children. The report is the work of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which says the illness is caused by an infection called Clostridium difficile. The problem is caused when antibiotics throw off a delicate balance between […]
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The American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) research study suggests a possible overlap of symptoms of two GI disorders: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It even goes further to suggest that there may be a link between subtle GI tract inflammation and IBS symptoms. An October 22 study found that mesalamine granules, […]
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