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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Treatment with the antidepressant amitriptyline can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in adolescents with irritable bowel syndrome (known as IBS), the results of a small study suggest. Tech Tags: children's newswatch children's news kids news children kids youth

Researchers at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA have found that low-dose antidepressant therapy can significantly improve the overall quality of life for adolescents suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. The syndrome affects 6 percent of middle school students and 14 percent of high school kids in the United States. The study is the first of its kind to look at the effects of amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, in the pediatric IBS population, researchers said. The research was conducted between 2002 and 2005 and involved 33 newly diagnosed IBS patients, including 24 girls, between the ages of 12 and 18. Irritable bowel syndrome causes discomfort in the abdomen, along with diarrhea, constipation or both. Currently, there is no cure, and treatments only lessen the symptoms.

There are several ways that Irritable Bowel Syndrome [IBS] is treated. The issue is we have to face up to the fact that there is not one way of curing IBS because everyone is made differently. The question becomes what natural approaches can you take to relieve IBS symptoms or reduce the length each episode [...]

The main symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain that comes and goes in a colicky manner, bloating where it feels like your stomach wants to explode, constipation or diarrhoea or both. In addition there is a change in the appearance and consistency of the stool in that it may be different colours and it is [...]

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Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastro intestinal condition that affects 10 to 20% of the entire population in the US. Specialists have not found a precise triggering factor for this medical condition, but they… More: continued here

A few weeks ago, I wrote about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the abnormal brain activity seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a recent clinical trial. These findings supported the theory that patients with IBS have an altered sensation of abdominal pain and respond more strongly and more emotionally to pain than unaffected patients. Now, [...]

Irritable bowel syndrome is a very common condition a lot of people all over the world suffer. Because this chronic condition is characterized by so many symptoms of IBS that you can easily mistake as those of another medical condition, it's hard to make an accurate diagnosis of IBS. This is why it is important to pinpoint certain food items, habits, and events that can trigger the symptoms of the condition, so as to avoid them altogether. And smoking is one of the many things that can trigger the condition's symptoms to manifest themselves.So, what are the effects of smoking on irritable bowel syndrome? And what is it about smoking that triggers such? Recent studies show that tobacco does not just cause lung cancer, but it is also a potent irritant of the gastrointestinal tract. In fact,

Most people think that it is only adults that suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. No one would ever dream of suspecting that their child would suffer from such a painful, uncomfortable and potentially embarrassing condition. However, children can and do suffer from this uncomfortable digestive disorder that causes bloating, gas [...]

Stomach swelling, excessive gas and changes in bowel habit are some of the symptoms which sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS must face on a regular, day-to-day basis. Twenty per cent Americans is affected by this bowel condition. As with many common ailments, there are a wide range of treatments that are [...]

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is characterized by abdominal pain. Other symptoms include cramping, gas, diarrhea, constipation or bloating. This disorder affects the colon or the large bowel. Irritable bowel syndrome is not a disease but a functional disorder. More: continued here

The primary purpose of the gastrointestinal tract is to digest and absorb food. In order to fulfill this purpose, food must be ground, mixed, and transported through the intestines, where it is digested and absorbed. In addition, undigested and unabsorbed portions of the food must be eliminated from the body.In functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms, the grinding, mixing, digestion, and absorption functions are disturbed to only a minor degree. These functions are essentially maintained, perhaps because of a built-in over-capacity of the gastrointestinal tract to perform these functions. The most commonly affected function in these diseases is transportation. In the stomach and small intestine, the symptoms of slowed transportation are n

Alergias serían responsables de casos de colon irritable.     Noticias - FIBROMIALGIA (FM) www.Fibrofatiga-Unidos.info| Fibromialgia      Las personas con alergia parecen ser más propensas a desarrollar síndrome de colon irritable (SCI) que aquellas que no son alérgicas, lo que sugiere que ambas condiciones estarían relacionadas de alguna forma, informaron investigadores estadounidenses.   La doctora Mary C. Tobin, directora del estudio, dijo  "La verdadera esperanza de este estudio es que los pacientes y los médicos conozcan la relación entre las alergias y el Siíndrome del intestino irritable.". Las personas con SCI sufren molestias crónicas, como calambres, diarrea o constipación. Las causas del SCI no están completamente clara

By John M Williams Dog’s illnesses and conditions seem to come up over and over again in dog forums and generally pop up all over the internet on a regular basis, and irritable bowel syndrome has to be one of the most common conditions there is. Most dogs in their lifetime will get this, and it is [...]

In North America one out of five has this irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a disease even though your doctor considers it as functional disorder. This disease will usually affect the person who is around 20 and it will be most commonly seen in women than men. This syndrome will cause considerable discomfort and [...]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a complex disorder, which may include a wide range of symptoms. Some of these are directly related to the eating and drinking habits of the individuals. Low intake of fluid and fiber as well as excessive fatty food consumption may be related to such system disorders. Doctors advise the patients to follow a strict diet chart in the case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The most common diet advice is of course that of opting for a high fiber diet. This is also considered as positive recommendation for many patients, especially for those who often suffer from constipation. There are also cases where patients are not found to be benefited from high fiber intake. But it is always advisable to make the increase of fiber in diet in a gradual manner and one should also have an increased intake of at least 1.5 liters per day. The major source of fluid should be water and also dilute tea or juices in the case of some patients. Strong beverages like tea and coffee

Irritable bowel syndrome is generally a digestive disorder, more so an unsettled and upset stomach. The usual symptoms are stomach pain, cramps and changes in the routine function of bowels. The person suffering from it may have bloated stomach, gas, loose motions or severe constipation. In the United States, one in every five adults suffers from irritable bowel syndrome. Being a compulsive functional abdominal turmoil, no constructive abnormalities are observed on X-Ray reports or in the blood samples of the sufferer. The symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome are borne together for weeks, i.e. you may have the characteristic symptoms for at least a period of 10 to 12 weeks in a particular year. Common Symptoms are as follows: • Severe pain in the stomach or abdominal area, which is relieved by passing of motions. • Drastic changes in the routine bowel movements. • Change in the colour or structure of the stools. • Loss of appetite & indigestion of food. &bu

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly called IBS is more of a functional disorder rather than a true disease. Here are some useful tips and dietary plans for people suffering from IBS. Some of the normal symptoms might include constipation with or without diarrhea, stomach inflammation and gas formation, strong urge to have bowel movement, stomach pain or uneasiness, mucus in stools etc. IBS could be diagnosed by carrying out a physical examination along with blood tests. The Physical tests include: Barium Enema X ray test of lower gastrointestinal tract) is a common method. Doctor administers barium into the bowel through the anus before taking an X ray as this liquid helps in seeing the X ray clearly. Endoscopy: A thin, long tube with a camera and other diagnostic devices is inserted into your bowel for the doctor to examine the inside of the bowel for any trouble spots. Many opine that there is no permanent cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome; however there are three good methods to l

People who experience high levels of stress and anxiety appear to be more likely to develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) following a severe gastric infection, UK and New Zealand researchers report A variety of studies have suggested that the cause of IBD has psychological and behavioral components, Dr. Rona Moss-Morris of the University of Southampton and Dr. Meagan J. Spence of the University of Auckland point out in the medical journal Gut. Reuters August 10, 2007

According to psychiatrists and gastroenterologists, there is an established connection between stress and an irritable bowel. During flare-ups of abdominal pain and cramping, it is important to take a deep breath and relax. Doing anything you can to help yourself unwind should be of great help in alleviating your symptoms. You can also benefit [...]

Gluten sensitivity is very common, much more common than celiac disease. However, both celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are often missed, ignored or misdiagnosed. It is widely accepted celiac disease affects approximately 1% of people worldwide. It is commonly accepted that between 3-4% of people previously diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have undiagnosed celiac disease. Dr’s. Rodney Ford, Ken Fine and I believe that many more than this are gluten sensitive. We believe that the presence of an elevated serum gliadin antibody is indicative of gluten sensitivity in most people. We concede that such individuals often do not have “true celiac disease” as it is now strictly defined by presence of HLA DQ2 or DQ8, a positive IgA endomysial antibody test or tissue transglutaminase IgA antibody with characteristic small bowel biopsy. However, our experience is that such individuals commonly present with symptoms identical to those with celiac disease and these sympto

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In reflecting on how I can help empower people to understand what is going on in their bodies, make changes to achieve better health and be more effective advocates for themselves when dealing with doctors I realized I may need to define some terms more clearly. So, this post will briefly introduce the definition of inflammation and how its presence or absence separates colitis from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS. However, these distinctions may not be valid on the ultra structural level or in the role of food proteins and altered gut bacteria and yeast in causation.Colitis defined: Colitis is inflammation of the colon, also known as the large bowel or large intestine. Colitis can be acute or chronic. There are known causes of colitis and some forms of chronic forms of colitis that are of unknown cause. Colitis can be visually recognizable during scope examination of the colon or may be only found under biopsy examination of the lining or microscopic colitis. Inflammation defined: Infl

Just published from the Mayo Clinic is a study that indicates that there is a significant overlap of the symptoms of IBS and microscopic colitis. In a group of biopsy proven microscopic colitis patients, the authors noted that approximately half had symptoms that would have met diagnostic criteria for irritable bowel syndrome. Symptom-based criteria for diagnosing IBS are not specific enough to rule out microscopic colitis. They state "patients with suspected diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome should undergo biopsies of the colon to investigate further for possible microscopic colitis if symptoms are not well controlled by antidiarrheal therapy" The diagnosis is made by intraepithelial lymphocytosis only seen under the microscope when the colon on the surface looks normal. Many doctors don't biopsy the colon when it looks normal despite the patient having a history of diarrhea. Microscopic colitis is a known treatable cause of such symptoms that can only be diagnosed

Our digestive tract is the largest line of defense we have to maintain against outside attack. It is vulnerable to stress, foreign food proteins and bad bacteria. Irritable bowel syndrome is reported to be the most common gastrointestinal disorder. In this month's issue of Gut, Guilarte et al. from Barcelona Spain report finding of mildly increased intra-epithelial lymphocytes (IELs) and marked increased mast cells patients with diarrhea predominant IBS who also had higher levels of psychological stress than normal volunteers.A stress-mast cell axis has been proposed for possible cause of IBS. Mast cells typically release chemicals in response to allergens and parasites but have also been linked to stress. Increased mast cells have been found in the large and small bowel of patients with IBS especially when a stain for tryptase, an enzyme specific for mast cells, is performed. Mast cells can increase intestinal permeability (cause leaky gut), increase visceral sensitivity (increased

The main symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain that comes and goes in a colicky manner, bloating where it feels like your stomach wants to explode, constipation or diarrhoea or both. In addition there is a change in the appearance and consistency of the stool in that it may be different colours and it is [...]