41. Medinfo: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Medinfo s patient information on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a conditionwhich causes the intestines to be over sensitive. irritable bowel syndrome. http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/ibs.html

index search health books site map Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition which causes the intestines (or bowels, or gut) to be over sensitive. This can cause a variety of abdominal and bowel symptoms. There is no cure, but most people can, with the help of their doctor, learn to control and live with their irritable bowel. Symptoms Abdominal pains, especially on the left side, or across the lower abdomen. Bloating and fullness of wind. Constipation Diarrhoea. Alternating between one and the other. A sensation of having to rush to the toilet. Difficulty opening the bowels, or feeling as though they haven't emptied adequately. Feeling sick with it. These are the main symptoms that occur, and it seems that the bowel is more sensitive to outside events. Thus, in the way that someone with sensitive skin comes out in a rash when stressful events occur, a person with irritable bowel syndrome finds that when they are stressed it is their bowels that "come out in sympathy". This means that symptoms may be worse when under psychological stress or when being physically stressed eg by an infection, exhaustion or other conditions. The problem may also irritated by certain foods and drinks (which vary from person to person). Causes Nobody really knows why IBS exists, and as there are such a variety of manifestations, it may be that there is more than one cause. We do know that it is very common, affecting as many as one person in five.

42. UNC Center For Functional GI & Motility Disorders Web Site Home Page PatientCentered research, training, and treatment center for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional GI disorders http://www.med.unc.edu/medicine/fgidc/

Our mission is to advance the biopsychosocial understanding through research, training, and education. Home Chat with the Experts Join the ... to Support Us... New to the Site Article Posted 3/12 Burning Issues: Reflex Disease and You by Nicholas Shaheen, MD, MPH Patient Symposium, June 12, 2004 for more information agenda , and registration Next Center Chat: Jul 13 @ 8 pm Bloating and Body Image presented by Co-director,William E. Whitehead, PhD Olafur S. Palsson, PsyD Syed Thiwan, MD click here Reaching Out... Expanding Knowledge... Offering a Ray of Hope. email or write to Center Coordinator, Bioinformatics, CB#7080, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7080

43. CNN.com - Health - Study Links Intestinal Bacteria To Irritable Bowel Syndrome - CNN http://cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/12/13/bc.health.irritablebowel.reut/index.html

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44. Irritable Bowel Syndrome--A Poorly Understood Disorder irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a nonlife-threatening gastrointestinaldisorder resulting from inadequate flow of blood to the colon. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2001/401_ibs.html

Email this Page To a Friend U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine July-August 2001 Table of Contents Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Poorly Understood Disorder By Carol Lewis It's the most common gastrointestinal disorder seen by doctors. Abdominal pain, cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation are among the symptoms. For years, many thought it was a psychological condition, rather than a physical one. But the discomfort and inconvenience that result from the gut-wrenching pain of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are very real. "It feels like you're giving birth over and over again," says Hope Marcus of Miami, Fla. Indeed, people with IBS can't stay out of the bathroom or their stomachs feel like they're tied in knots. Their bowel movements are either frequent and runny or sporadic and unusually hard. Mike Hoffman of West Palm Beach, Fla., says his intestines feel like they're constantly twisting and untwisting, "as though they're being wrung out like a dishrag." Jeffrey Roberts of Hallandale, Fla., says the sudden recurring knife-like pain "doubles you over," while others claim it brings you to your knees. Some liken the pain to a charley horse, but in the gutpain that is horrendous and then intensifies. "And don't picture a diarrhea attack happening in the privacy of your own clean bathroom," says Cynthia Huschle of Tolland, Conn. "Picture it in the bathroom at work, the store, the movie theater, the park, the baseball stadium, or the port-o-potty at the fair."

45. CNN.com - New Hope For Those With Irritable Bowel Syndrome - May 24, 2001 CNN http://cnn.com/2001/HEALTH/conditions/05/24/ibs.drug/index.html

MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. WEATHER ... ABOUT US CNN TV what's on show transcripts CNN Headline News CNN International ... askCNN EDITIONS CNN.com Asia CNN.com Europe set your edition Languages Time, Inc. Time.com People Fortune EW New hope for those with irritable bowel syndrome By Rhonda Rowland CNN Medical Unit ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) The first effective medication for women with a type of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could be on the market soon. The drug, called Zelnorm, improves a number of symptoms and is safe according to researchers attending the Digestive Disease Week conference in Atlanta. "When taken twice a day we saw relief of abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating and constipation," said Dr. Martin Lefkowitz with Novartis Pharma, the drug's maker. Zelnorm is a new type of medication that activates or stimulates the serotonin 4 receptor. RESOURCES Learn more about irritable bowel syndrome "The drug increases movement, so it helps those with irritable bowel syndrome characterized by constipation," said Dr. Christine Frissora, who reviewed the safety and efficacy data on Zelnorm at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. "If you don't give the drug to the right patient, it could make their condition worse." It's estimated that 15 million Americans suffer from IBS. In some cases the symptoms are so debilitating that patients are unable to work, socialize and in some cases are afraid or embarrassed to leave their homes. One-third of the cases are characterized by constipation, another third by diarrhea and the other third suffer from both. Zelnorm is designed to help those with IBS characterized by constipation.

46. FDA APPROVES IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME TREATMENT FOR WOMEN T0010 Print Media 301-827-6242 February 9, 2000 Consumer Inquiries888-INFOFDAFDA APPROVES irritable bowel syndrome TREATMENT FOR WOMEN. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS01003.html

FDA TALK PAPER Food and Drug Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 FDA Talk Papers are prepared by the Press Office to guide FDA personnel in responding with consistency and accuracy to questions from the public on subjects of current interest. Talk Papers are subject to change as more information becomes available. T00-10 Print Media: 301-827-6242 February 9, 2000 Consumer Inquiries:888-INFOFDA FDA APPROVES IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME TREATMENT FOR WOMEN The FDA today approved alosetron hydrochloride, a new medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women whose predominant bowel symptom is diarrhea. The following may be used to answer questions. IBS is a functional abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract that is estimated to affect up to 15% of the US population. People with this condition experience chronic or recurrent abdominal pain, irregular bowel movements including diarrhea and constipation, and the sudden, urgent need to go to the bathroom. It is three times more common in women than men. Like existing IBS therapies, alosetron treats the symptoms associated with the syndrome. Although how the drug works is not completely understood, alosetron slows intestinal movement and may provide relief by targeting the underlying neurological activity associated with the condition.

47. Eastside Comprehensive Medical Center Treatment for depression, migraine, anxiety, stress, hypertension, high blood pressure, insomnia, ulcer, alzheimers, panic attacks, irritable bowel syndrome and social phobia. http://www.eastsidemedical.com

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48. Comprehensive Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Information Produced By Medical Doc Learn about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) including what irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is, causes, symptoms, complications, how IBS is diagnosed and http://www.medicinenet.com/Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome/article.htm

MedicineNet Home Crohn's Disease Home > Irritable Bowel Syndrome Advanced Search Printer-Friendly Format Add to Favorites Email to a Friend ... Next page Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Medical Author: Jay Marks, M.D. Medical Editor: Leslie J. Schoenfield, M.D., Ph.D. What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? What causes IBS? What are the symptoms of IBS? ... IBS At A Glance What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common ailments of the bowel (intestines) and affects an estimated 15% of persons in the US. The term, irritable bowel, is not a particularly good one since it implies that the bowel is responding irritably to normal stimuli, and this may or may not be the case. The several names for IBS, including spastic colon, spastic colitis, and mucous colitis, attest to the difficulty of getting a descriptive handle on the ailment. Moreover, each of the other names is itself as problematic as the term IBS. IBS is best described as a functional disease. The concept of functional disease is particularly useful when discussing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The concept applies to the muscular organs of the gastrointestinal tract; the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, gallbladder, and colon. What is meant by the term, functional, is that either the muscles of the organs or the nerves that control the organs are not working normally, and, as a result, the organs do not function normally. The nerves that control the organs include not only the nerves that lie within the muscles of the organs but also the nerves of the spinal cord and brain.

49. Norwich GI Associates, PC GI practice in Norwich, CT specializing in colon cancer screening, peptic ulcer disease, acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diseases of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas, nutritional disorders and disorders of malabsorption. http://www.norwichgi.salu.net

Norwich GI Associates, PC Locations Norwich GI Associates, PC 79 Wawecus Street Suite 101 Wawecus Medical Center Norwich, CT 06360 Fax: 860-887-9003 Norwich GI Associates, PC - Satellite office 108 New London Turnpike Norwich, CT 06360 Fax: 860-887-3266 What's New: We wish to welcome to our practice Dr. Tonya Hall. She is specializes in all aspects of gastroenterology including but not limited to colon cancer screening, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, GERD, peptic ulcer disease and chronic liver diseases. She will be accepting new patients as of February 23, 2004 at our satellite office on 108 New London Turnpike, Norwich. Our practice specializes in colon cancer screening, peptic ulcer disease, acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diseases of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas, nutritional disorders and disorders of malabsorption. Welcome to our GI practice. We are located at the new Wawecus Medical Center at 79 Wawecus Street, Norwich, CT. Our satellite office is located at 108 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT.

50. Irritable Bowel Syndrome ; Which Brain Is Irritable Information and discussion concerning IBS, its causes, clinical features and management. http://www.diagnosishealth.com/ibs.htm

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Which Brain is Irritable? About the author: Dr . Minocha is a practicing gastroenterologist and author of "Natural Stomach Care: Treating and Preventing Digestive Disorders with Best of Eastern and Western Therapies" I rritable bowel syndrome (IBS) implies that your bowels are "irritable". This is a clinical diagnosis for many patients with intestinal problems after no abnormality is found on various blood, stools, x ray or scope tests of the bowel. In spite of the normal tests, the patient continues to have tummy pains as well as irregular bowels as constipation and/or diarrhea. Frequently, the patient is led to believe that there is something wrong with his/her brain. Is this true? Well, yes and no! No, it's not your brain in the skull. Recent research indicates that intestines are controlled by its own network of interconnected nerve cells. These connections and their "messages" are affected by neurochemical transmitters, which are similar to the ones found in the "big brain". Unlike the brain in the skull, which is the major part of central nervous system (CNS), our intestines are controlled by an essentially autonomous enteric nervous system (ENS). Think of this system of two brains in the body as the federal government , which only has a peripheral control over how any state government, in this case ENS, conducts its routine business in its own state (bowels)! However, the two brains do interact in a lot of ways, perhaps a lot more so in IBS, thus affecting each other. For example, mental stress can "worsen" IBS, whereas inability to find a satisfactory solution to IBS increases stress.

51. Ibsacol - The Natural Dietary Supplement Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome A natural dietary supplement treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. http://www.ibsacol.com

Ibsacol will help your body to help itself. Ibsacol is the specially formulated dietary supplement granted a United States patent called "Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome". Developed and patented first in New Zealand, the active ingredient Meracol is a fatty acid ester compound researched for use with many symptoms of inflammation. Ibsacol is safe and natural and has been successfully helping IBS sufferers around the world via this website for more than four years. Our clinical trials have proved the safety of Ibsacol and shown benefits with dysfunctional intestinal motility. Sufferers have reported fast and sustainable benefits across a wide range of symptoms with no side effects. freedom from urgency and panic normal stool absence of cramping and bloating absence of nausea and griping absence of flatulence absence of constipation increased comfort and peace of mind relief from associated symptoms of depression the ability to lead a normal social life GUARANTEE: Ibsacol contains no GM substance, no dairy or animal products, no wheat, corn, soy, yeast, sugar or artificial sweeteners, no bleach or colouring and no preservatives. At last there is a product to alleviate the symptoms of an irritable bowel quickly and safely.

52. The MindBodySpirit Connection - Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Fibromyalgia Stop Suffering From irritable bowel syndrome! William B. Salt II, MD Columbus,Ohio. irritable bowel syndrome The MindBody/Brain-Gut Connection. http://www.parkviewpub.com/ibsinformation.html

Parkview Publishing PO Box 09784 Columbus, Ohio 43209-0784 Phone: (614) 258-4848 Toll Free: (888) 599-6464 Fax: (614) 258-7272 Stop Suffering From Irritable Bowel Syndrome! The following information on IBS is a selection from... Mind-Body/Brain-Gut Connection by William B. Salt II, MD ISBN: 0965703894 Paperback / 328 Pages View Table of Contents FREE!! Hardcopy of our new YourHealthNow! Newsletter! FREE!! SUBSCRIPTION to our E-NEWSLETTER! ORDER INFORMATION If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or one of the other functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, or suspect that you might, then this information can help you. Many people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, the two forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and many with diverticulosis also have irritable bowel syndrome. If you have one of these conditions, then this information is for you as well. Irritable bowel syndrome is a major public health topic and receives much media attention in newspapers, magazines, radio and television. Many people recognize the acronym "IBS" and terms like "spastic colon," "spastic colitis," "mucus colitis," and "nervous stomach." You will be hearing more and more about this common and troublesome condition, as well as about the other functional GI disorders. WHAT ARE FUNCTIONAL GI DISORDERS?

53. AllExperts Irritable Bowel/Crohn`s Disease Q A Experts volunteer to answer questions related to irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn`s disease . http://www.allexperts.com/browse.asp?Meta=443

54. Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Or Simply Lactose Intolerance? A detailed guide about irritable bowel syndrome, adapted from the leaflet produced by The Digestive Disorders Foundation in association with the British Society of Gastroenterology, including symptoms, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and when to seek a doctor. Compare with lactose intolerance. http://www.lactose.co.uk/ibs

Buy this book Irritable Bowels Or simply Lactose Intolerance? Home Page Community Forums Feedback ... Guest Book Categories Lactose Intolerance Milk Allergy Irritable Bowels What is IBS? How common is it? What are the symptoms? What is the cause of irritable bowel syndrome? ... Food Additives Information Symptoms Treatment/Cure Milk Alternatives Hidden Milk Products More Reading Medical Reports Recommended Books Articles, Links, Reviews Recipes Dairy Free Recipes Flash Medical News Medical Headlines What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Just type a question and click "Ask!" The guidelines below are adapted from the leaflet produced by www.digestivedisorders.org.uk in association with the British Society of Gastroenterology - The Professional Society for Gastroenterologists. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder which can cause troublesome and persistent symptoms. These vary greatly from person to person, but usually include cramping discomfort, a feeling of fullness or bloating, and a change or disruption of bowel habit. This can range from constipation (difficult or infrequent passage of a motion) to diarrhea (frequent or loose motions and an urgent need to go), or can alternate between the two.

55. IBS Breaking The Bonds-Home Overview of IBS symptoms, causes and treatments, presented in a userfriendly manner. Self-help book featured offering strategies for symptom management. http://www.irritablebowel.net

Home What is IBS? IBS Resources Breaking the Bonds ... Contact Us This web site provides selected information regarding Irritable Bowel Syndrome. All information is solely for educational purposes and is not to be substituted for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified professional about your personal medical needs and any questions you may have regarding the information provided on this site. Designed by webpotential.com

56. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Runs In Family irritable bowel syndrome Runs in Family. Nature or Nurture? Dec. 18, 2003 irritable bowel syndrome runs in families, a telephone survey indicates. http://my.webmd.com/content/article/78/95877.htm

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Quizzes, Calculators Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in Choose a Topic All Conditions ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Dental Depression Diabetes Eye Health Heart Disease Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Hypertension Men's Conditions Mental Health Migraines/Headaches Multiple Sclerosis Osteoporosis Parkinson's Sexual Conditions Stroke Weight Control Women's Conditions Irritable Bowel Syndrome Runs in Family Nature or Nurture? IBS Patients Have More IBS Relatives By Daniel DeNoon WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD on Thursday, December 18, 2003 Dec. 18, 2003 Irritable bowel syndrome runs in families, a telephone survey indicates. Irritable bowel syndrome isn't a single disease. It's a collection of symptoms that include abdominal pain or discomfort and constipation and/or diarrhea as many as one in five Americans reports some of these symptoms. They can significantly affect a person's quality of life. Where does it come from? A team of Mayo Clinic researchers is looking at the possibility of a genetic link. In earlier work, they found that a person who reports having a family member with irritable bowel syndrome symptoms is more than twice as likely as other people to experience similar symptoms.

57. The Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center Of Westch Practice in White Plains, NY specializing in Gastroenterology and Nutrition which includes Colon Cancer Polyps irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive diseases. Site provides information about various disease for patients and about the practice. http://www.stomachmds.com

222 Westchester Avenue Suite 308 White Plains, NY 10604 Fax: 914-683-1026 Contact us of Westchester, LLP. Please excuse the appearance of our website as we are currently building a new one. Some of the links may be inoperable for a few weeks Welcome to our Website The physicians of the Digestive Disease and Nutrition Center of Westchester, LLP. have twenty-two years of experience building strong relationships between patients, doctors, and staff. We pride ourselves on using the newest, most advanced techniques in the fields of gastroenterology. Each person in our offices makes every effort to ensure that your treatment and visits with us are positive. We post updates and reminders to our Website regularly, so please check in frequently. The following information will help you understand how to use our Website. About Us: · Information about our office locations · Office hours Learn: · Educational materials · Patient handouts · Links to other sites Patient Services · Services we currently offer patients · Comment Box Staff · Staff biographies · Pictures We specialize in Gastroenterology and Nutrition which includes: Colon Cancer Polyps Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other digestive diseases.

58. Virtual Hospital: University Of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: G The general features of IBS from the family practice handbook of the University of Iowa. http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/Chapter05/09-5.html

For Providers University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition, Chapter 5 Gastroenterology And Hepatology: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Jatinder P. S. Ahluwalia, MD, Mark A. Graber, MD, and William B. Silverman, MD Division of Gastroenterlogy and Hepatology and Departments of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Emergency Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and College of Medicine Peer Review Status: Externally Peer Reviewed by Mosby General Features History . Patients often describe a long history of chronic or intermittent diarrhea, which usually starts before age 50 and is exacerbated by anxiety or stress. Diarrhea is often worse in the morning and after meals. These patients often complain of a sensation of incomplete evacuation, distention, passage of mucus, or associated abdominal, pelvic, and back pain. Pain is relieved by evacuation. Alternating constipation, diarrhea, and bloating is typical. Diarrhea is not bloody unless accompanied by an anorectal lesion such as hemorrhoids or a fissure. Systemic symptoms or weight loss are not present. Nutritional status is not compromised. Proposed criteria for diagnosis of IBS are found in Box 5-1 Etiology . The following factors are believed to play a mechanistic role in IBS and more than one may operate in a given individual: (1) abnormal motility, (2) abnormal visceral perception, (3) psychologic factors, (4) luminal compounds (lactose, short chain fatty acids, food allergens, and bile acids), which may irritate the bowel.

59. Irritable Bowel Syndrome keywords. irritable bowel syndrome. Printerfriendly version PDFfile, 207 Kb. What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Irritable http://www.4woman.gov/faq/ibs.htm

Search our database by Health Topic or enter your own keywords Irritable Bowel Syndrome Printer-friendly version PDF file, 207 Kb] What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Who gets IBS? What are the symptoms of IBS? What causes IBS symptoms? ... What medicines are used to treat IBS? What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? You may have heard IBS referred to as "spastic colon" or "spastic bowel." Sometimes IBS is confused with inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis . But IBS is not a disease and does not cause inflammation, bleeding, damage to the bowel, or cancer or other serious diseases. It is called a functional disorder, which means that there is no sign of disease when the colon is examined, but the bowel doesn't work as it should. The cause of IBS is not known, and as yet there is no cure. Often IBS is just a mild annoyance, but for some people it can be disabling. They may be unable to go to social events, to go out to a job, or to travel even short distances. Most people with IBS, however, are able to control their symptoms through diet, stress management, and medicines. Who gets IBS?

60. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quackwatch Home Page. irritable bowel syndrome. Stephen Barrett, MD.irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) also called irritable or spastic http://www.quackwatch.org/03HealthPromotion/ibs.html

Quackwatch Home Page Irritable Bowel Syndrome Stephen Barrett, M.D. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) also called irritable or spastic colon is a common functional intestinal disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal discomfort and abnormal bowel function. The discomfort often begins after eating and goes away after a bowel movement. The symptoms can include cramps, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and a feeling of incomplete emptying. IBS occurs in about one in five Americans, more commonly in women, and more often at times of emotional stress. It usually begins in late adolescence or early adult life and rarely starts after the age of 50. In severe cases, it can result in missed work days and curtailment of social activities. Although effective help is available, many people with IBS are too embarrassed, pessimistic, or afraid to seek medical care. Even worse, some people who consult a doctor receive insufficient guidance and conclude that nothing further can be done for them. Why Symptoms Occur During normal digestion, foods are broken down in the stomach and small intestine so that their nutrients can be absorbed into the body. Undigested or partially digested portions mostly in liquid form then enter the large intestine (colon) where most of the water is reabsorbed. Movement through the intestines results from peristalsis, a wavelike contraction of muscles in the intestinal walls that propel their contents forward. When all is well, the end result is stool that is solid but soft enough to be excreted easily.

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