Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea

The American Gastroenterological Association has updated its guidelines on the management of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.

Researchers examined the presence of undiagnosed severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome plus diarrhea, as well as the associated symptoms and the impact of...

The American Gastroenterological Association’s guideline applies to the evaluation of patients who are immunocompetent and who have had “watery” diarrhea for at least 4 weeks.

Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, NPs and PAs can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS.

Researchers compared results from available diagnostic tests for bile acid diarrhea with increased fecal weight and rapid colonic transit over different periods among patients with irritable bowel syndrome...

While a diet low in FODMAPs has been proven to be effective in reducing gastrointestinal symptoms among some patients with IBS-D, the effect had not yet been studied in relation to a specific genotype. ...

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A recent study examined the potential of diet-based therapy to improve symptoms and health-related quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.

The FDA has approved 2 new drugs for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and a new option for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

New research assessed the efficacy of a simple blood test created to help diagnose irritable bowel syndrome.