News and Features Related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Zelnorm Approved for Chronic Constipation
Editor's Note: In March 2007 the FDA asked Novartis -- the maker of Zelnorm -- to pull the drug from the market because of evidence that it raises the risk of heart attacks and stroke. But in July 2007 the FDA ruled that Zelnorm may be used by some patients in critical need of the drug who do not ha
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Advisors Recommend Zelnorm for Constipation
Editor's Note: In March 2007 the FDA asked Novartis -- the maker of Zelnorm -- to pull the drug from the market because of evidence that it raises the risk of heart attacks and stroke. But in July 2007 the FDA ruled that Zelnorm may be used by some patients in critical need of the drug who do not ha
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Tips for Traveling With IBS
Visions of vacations dance in many heads at this time of year. But if you're one of the estimated 58 million people in the U.S. with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the idea may sound torturous. It's bad enough to worry about recurring symptoms of bloating, gas, stomach cramping, constipation, or di
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Paxil May Help Irritable Bowel Syndrome
May 10, 2004 -- The antidepressant drug Paxil may help some people with irritable bowel syndrome feel better. A new clinical study shows that Paxil, a type of drug called an SSRI, improves some irritable bowel symptoms. Although Paxil is mainly used to treat depression and anxiety, none of the patie
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Runs in Family
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 thes
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Combo Treatment Best for IBS
Nov. 3, 2003 -- Since 1983, several studies have shown that months of psychotherapy can help some patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common yet baffling intestinal disorder believed to be largely influenced by stress and anxiety. But a 50% reduction in symptoms after just two weeks? Tha
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Hypnosis May Be Useful IBS Treatment
Oct. 21, 2003 -- A new study shows hypnosis may be an effective, long-term therapy for the poorly understood and hard-to-treat gastrointestinal disorder known as irritable bowel syndrome. In the largest long-term study of hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to date, seven out of 10 patie
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Many Patients Have Dual Gastric Woes
Oct. 14, 2003 (Baltimore) -- It's a double whammy. Doctors report that nearly three-fourths of people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome also have indigestion. Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a disorder with no specific cause characterized by mid-abdominal pain, bloating, and difficul
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Fat, Fructose May Worsen Gastric Upset
Oct. 13, 2003 (Baltimore) -- Can avoiding certain foods help to relieve the bloating, tummy aches and general misery associated with irritable bowel syndrome? That's the intriguing possibility raised by two new studies that show that fat and fructose, the simple sugar found in honey, fruits, and som
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Zelnorm Deemed Safe for IBS Constipation
Editor's Note: In March 2007 the FDA asked Novartis -- the maker of Zelnorm -- to pull the drug from the market because of evidence that it raises the risk of heart attacks and stroke. But in July 2007 the FDA ruled that Zelnorm may be used by some patients in critical need of the drug who do not ha
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