OBJECTIVES: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) are
functional bowel disorders. Evidence suggests that disturbance in the gastrointestinal …

METHODS We have conducted a series of systematic reviews on the efficacy of therapy in
IBS and CIC. There have been several systematic reviews of therapy for IBS and CIC …

OBJECTIVES: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder.
Evidence relating to the treatment of this condition with antidepressants and psychological …

Background & Aims: Gastrointestinal complications of long-standing diabetes include nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. The pathophysiology underlying …

OBJECTIVES: Fiber has been used for many years to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
This approach had fallen out of favor until a recent resurgence, which was based on new …

Laxatives are among the most commonly used drugs or additives. Most are quite safe when
used judiciously, intermittently when possible, and in the absence of contraindications. …

We have recently described an association between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and
abnormal lactulose breath test, suggesting small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). However…

OBJECTIVE: Pouchitis often is diagnosed based on symptoms alone. However, increased
stool frequency, urgency, and abdominal pain could be due to a condition resembling irritable …

A high frequency of celiac disease is reported in patients with collagenous colitis. Limited
information is available on the frequency of celiac disease in lymphocytic colitis. The aim of our …

OBJECTIVES: Elimination diets have been used for many years to treat irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS). These approaches had fallen out of favor until a recent resurgence, which was …