News tagged with bowel function


Extra vitamin D may ease Crohn's symptoms, study finds

(HealthDay)—Vitamin D supplements may help those with Crohn's disease overcome the fatigue and decreased muscle strength associated with the inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Researchers use atomic force microscopy to decode secrets of our gut

A new technique based on atomic force microscopy was developed at the Institute of Food Research to help 'read' information encoded in the gut lining.

Medical research created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: Probiotics reduce stress-induced intestinal flare-ups

For those with irritable bowel syndrome who wonder if stress aggravates their intestinal disorder, a new University of Michigan Health System study shows it's not all in their head.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Electroacupuncture reduces duration of post-op ileus

(HealthDay)—Electroacupuncture reduces the duration of postoperative ileus and shortens hospital stay for patients treated with laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer, according to research published ...

Surgery created Feb 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sacral nerve stimulator helps manage chronic incontinence in children

Incontinence is typically a condition associated with adults; however, many children also struggle with incontinence – bladder, bowel or both. In order to help these children, doctors at Nationwide Children's Hospital have ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Proton therapy treatment preserves quality of life for men with prostate cancer

Two studies led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that proton therapy preserves the quality of life, specifically urinary and bowel function, in men treated with this targeted radiation modality ...

Cancer created Oct 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Poorer quality of life for gay men and minorities after prostate cancer treatment: What are we missing?

To improve the quality of life in gay men and minorities treated for prostate cancer, a greater awareness of ethnic and sexual preference-related factors is needed to help men choose a more-suitable treatment plan, researchers ...

Cancer created Apr 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The antibiotic, amoxicillin-clavulanate, before a meal may improve small bowel motility

The common antibiotic, amoxicillin-clavulanate, may improve small bowel function in children experiencing motility disturbances, according to a study appearing in the June print edition of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology an ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Chromosome 12 mutation linked to familial diarrhea

(HealthDay) -- An activating mutation in GUCY2C, encoding guanylate cyclase C (GC-C), is thought to cause a novel familial diarrhea syndrome seen in a Norwegian family, according to a study published online ...

Genetics created Mar 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New treatment may reduce opioid-induced constipation in critical care patients

Opioids are a mainstay of care in the critical care unit, but their use frequently causes constipation which can lead to adverse outcomes including delayed feeding and later discharge from the ICU. Researchers from London, ...

Addiction created Mar 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Bedwetting can be due to undiagnosed constipation, research shows

Bedwetting isn't always due to problems with the bladder, according to new research by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Constipation is often the culprit; and if it isn't diagnosed, children and their parents must endure ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New research identifies changes to the brain in patients with spinal cord compression

Spinal degeneration is an unavoidable part of aging. For some, it leads to compression of the spinal cord which can cause problems with dexterity, numbness in the hands, the ability to walk, and in some cases, bladder and ...

Neuroscience created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New therapy provides hope for millions of people suffering from bowel incontinence

A new procedure is now available for the treatment of chronic bowel incontinence, a disorder impacting the lives of more than 18 million Americans. The treatment, called InterStim Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 18, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Digestive problems early in life may increase risk for depression, study says

Depression and anxiety may result from short-term digestive irritation early in life, according to a study of laboratory rats by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The findings suggest that some human ...

Medical research created May 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast