Irritable Bowel Syndrome News

Abdominal bloating or swelling is defined as a condition where the stomach area feels tight and full.

A new article in The American Journal of Gastroenterology looks at the effect that NSAIDs, antibiotics, infections, and stress have on IBD.

Nothing says summer like picnics and barbecues. But if you're one of the nearly 120 million Americans who suffer from heartburn or irritable bowel syndrome , a spread at a pool party or backyard barbecue can present a minefield of potential triggers for debilitating pain.

A representative from Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals tells me that they have released a new form of Asacol .

Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com and CenterWatch : Fibromyalgia This study of fibromyalgia will last for 7 months and require 12 visits.

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Not all bacteria are bad. Human digestive tracts are loaded with trillions of bacteria that aren't harmful and can be beneficial or even crucial to health.

Everyone experiences pain occasionally, whether it's a headache, muscle stiffness, or an upset stomach.

A Sussex nurse has revealed how her doctor misdiagnosed her with irritable bowel syndrome instead of potentially deadly ovarian canver.

The most recent issue of the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology reports on an international Survey of patients With IBS investigating symptom features, treatments, and risk taking.

A recent study in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology evaluates the clinical course of postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome.

Lives may be lost because ovarian cancer is misunderstood and mistaken for bowel problems, a report said today.

What is irritable bowel syndrome ? IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder marked by abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating , and irregular bowel habits, such as diarrhea or constipation .

Compugen Ltd. announced that CGEN-25007, a novel peptide antagonist of gp96 with potent anti-inflammatory activity, has shown positive therapeutic effects in an animal model of inflammatory bowel disease , a commonly used term covering ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Bob Van Dillen, Meteorologist on CNN Headline News Morning Express with Robin Meade, has been training to run in the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America's half marathon.

You would think that Crohn's disease would be easy to diagnose, especially when to those of us who have IBD, the symptoms are so clear.

Editor's Choice Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Also Included In: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses ; Crohn's ; Irritable-Bowel Syndrome Article Date: 18 Jun 2009 - 12:00 PDT Gastroenteritis means irritation and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the stomach and small and large intestines.

The Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation will be presenting this webcast on June 18 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. ET.

A Triad clinical psychologist has developed an application for Apple 's iPhone to help patients with a common digestive disorder track their symptoms and communicate with their doctor.

Researchers in France have been watching a disturbing trend: IBD being diagnosed more frequently in children .

Anecdotally , many people with IBD talk about how their first flare-up happened after a bout with some kind of gastrointestinal illness.