gastrointestinal symptoms

Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can be reduced with psychological therapy: Study

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be relieved with psychological therapy, according to research. The meta-analysis study found the benefits of psychological therapy may last between six to 12 months after the therapy completion. The study analyzed results of 41 clinical trials involving over 2,200 patients. Senior author Lynn S. Walker explained, “Our study is ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 update: Stomach flu affects Wilsonville, OR, and a restaurant in Red Wing, MN, costs exceed $64 billion

Norovirus 2016 update: Stomach flu affects the residents of Wilsonville, Oregon, hits a restaurant in Red Wing, Minnesota, and a new study explains that the cost of treating norovirus exceeds $64 billion. Many seniors have fallen ill as a result of norovirus in Wilsonville, Oregon. The outbreak occurred at an independent living residence where 73 ...click here to read more

Type 1 diabetes gastrointestinal symptoms cause identified, treatment possible

The cause of chronic gastrointestinal symptoms in type 1 diabetes has been uncovered, so researchers are hopeful that treatment is now possible. Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in type 1 diabetes; some of them include delayed emptying of the stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal distention and fecal incontinence – all of which can impact a person’s quality ...click here to read more