Archive for the 'Irritable Bowel Syndrome' Category

According to a new study at Rush University Medical Center’s,adults with allergy symptoms report a high incidence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), suggesting a link between atopic disorders and IBS.
In a study of 125 adults, Rush University Medical Center’s Dr. Mary C. Tobin and colleagues found the likelihood of IBS was significantly higher in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (2.67 times), patients with allergic eczema (3.85 times), and patients with depression (2.56 times).
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People With Allergic Disease Have High Incidence Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

UCLA and University of North Carolina researchers have found that women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who have experienced sexual and/or physical abuse may have a heightened brain response to pain that makes them more sensitive to abdominal discomfort. IBS is a condition that affects 10 to 15 percent of the population and causes gastrointestinal discomfort along with diarrhea, constipation or both.
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Abuse History Affects Pain Regulation In Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Constipation in patients with irretable bowel syndrome(IBS)respond to treatment with fibre or simple laxatives,including osmotic agents:psychotherapy may also be beneficial.

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Calming irritable bowel syndrome