Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or functional colopathy, is an often painful disorder affecting the digestive system that is aggravated by stress. From a low FODMAP diet to probiotics and hypnotherapy, Guillaume Gourcerol, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Rouen university hospital [...]
Participation in a relaxation response based mind-body group intervention was associated with improvements in disease-specific measures, trait anxiety and pain catastrophizing in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease, according to study findings.The quality of life in patients [...]
Source: Treament of IBS should focus on head as well as gut : Family Practice News The pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was the focus of a presentation given by Dr. Anthony J. Lembo at the 2nd annual Digestive Diseases meeting [...]
IBS Treatment. For many people this painful and often embarrassing condition can have a very negative impact on the quality of life and enjoyment of social interaction. In worst case scenarios the sufferer can become housebound and unable to face [...]