The FDA has approved heartburn drug Kapidex as a prescription proton-pump inhibitor.
Read MoreDoctors at the American College of Gastroenterology recently reviewed over 300 studies on IBS and created an updated list of treatment recommendations.
Read MoreResearchers in Granada and Barcelona have discovered that maslinic acid, a compound occurring naturally in the leaves and skin of olives,
Read MoreBecause IBS symptoms are unique for each individual, people who think they have IBS should see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Read MoreA study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) shows that nearly half of patients with IBS experienced relief after taking peppermint oil,
Read MoreThe new trend in medical treatment is toward electronic medical consulting. Many physicians are offering consultations via the Internet or email, and health insurance companies such as Cigna and Aetna are also covering on-line consultations.
Read MoreThe symptoms of IBS can be relieved with cognitive behavioral therapy, which has traditionally involved costly sessions with a trained therapist. However, a successful new alternative program,
Read MoreScientists in Great Britain recently discovered that TRPV1, the pain receptor that responds to the compound that causes the spicy heat of chili peppers, is also abundant in patients with IBS.
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