Gastroenterology
How gravity may cause irritable bowel syndrome
A new theory suggests irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common gastrointestinal disorder, may be caused by gravity.
Dec 1, 2022
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News tagged with irritability
Obstetrics & gynaecology
From sharp butt pains to period poos: 5 lesser-known menstrual cycle symptoms
Period pain is a common symptom of the menstrual cycle, affecting about 70% of young women—but it's far from the only symptom.
Nov 25, 2022
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Health
Bloating common issue among Americans, study reports
Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a weekly basis, and most aren't seeking professional care for it, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators. The findings are published in Clinical Gastroenterology ...
Nov 23, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How people living with IBS can stomach the holidays
Traveling to see family for the holidays can be a gut-wrenching experience for the approximately 15% of the population living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The stress—from families who do not accommodate or understand ...
Nov 22, 2022
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Neuroscience
Repeated psychological stress is linked with irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often comes with gastrointestinal symptoms in small and large intestines. IBS has been categorized into four subtypes depending on stool inconsistency; these are IBS with constipation (IBS-C), ...
Nov 7, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Exploring adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inactive inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for giving birth preterm even when in apparent disease remission, a University of Gothenburg study shows. If corroborated, the results may eventually affect recommendations for ...
Nov 7, 2022
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Health
Q&A: All about food allergies and intolerances
I'm a grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren. My oldest grandchild is lactose intolerant. Recently, my youngest grandchild was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. What is the difference between food intolerance and allergy?
Nov 3, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Family of DNA damage–inducing microbial metabolites found in guts of people with IBD
A team of researchers at Yale University has identified a group of genotoxins produced by a gut microbe that can damage DNA, leading to an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. In their paper published in the journal ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expert explains how inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome differ
Receiving a medical diagnosis can be difficult. You may only hear parts of the conversation as you start to think about what treatment will be needed and how this will affect your daily life. It can be especially challenging ...
Oct 17, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Microbiota transplantation as a therapeutic tool: Deciphering how the technique affects different diseases
From incurable intestinal infections to metabolic syndrome, from melanoma to chronic inflammatory bowel disease to Tourette's syndrome: Many diseases can potentially be cured by Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT), and ...
Sep 15, 2022
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