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Sophie Lee: IBS - Answers at Your Fingertips by Dr. Udi Shmueli

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Posted: Wed., April 9, 2008, 02:20 pm
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Topics: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, Lee, stomach pain, Treatment, EmpowHer News
     

I was recently sent a copy of a new book called IBS: Answers at Your Fingertips for review, and I have to say that I was extremely disappointed in this book. The last two books that I reviewed, IBS Chat and Romance, Riches and Restrooms were rather grand, and I had to give them glowing reviews, which is far less fun than ripping a book to shreds.
     
     
     
     
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IBS Symptoms More Acute in Women With History of Abuse

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Posted: Sun., February 17, 2008, 10:02 am
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Topics: Causes, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, EmpowHer News
     
FRIDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who've suffered physical and/or sexual abuse may have a heightened brain response that makes them more sensitive to abdominal discomfort, a new study says. Symptoms of IBS, which affects 10 percent to 15 percent of people in the United States, include gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea and constipation.

     
     
     
     
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Allergy Disorders Linked With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Syas Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago

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Posted: Sun., February 17, 2008, 10:01 am
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Topics: Causes, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, EmpowHer News
     
SATURDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- There may be a link between allergies and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adults, says a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. IBS occurs in about 15 percent of the U.S. population. Some studies have suggested that allergen exposure may lead to IBS symptoms in some patients, but the frequency hadn't been examined.

     
     
     
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