Gastro Girl Blog
A collection of helpful articles curated and written by Gastro Girl.
June 24, 2023
Tenapanor (IBSRELA) for Treatment of IBS-C: Effective Over 26 Weeks
Conventionally, patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are subgrouped based on their predominant bowel habit. Given the relevance of psychological comorbidity to IBS symptoms, our aim was to explore an alternative approach to subgrouping by incorporating factors beyond stool form and frequency.
June 23, 2023
A Novel Method to Classify and Subgroup Patients With IBS Based on Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Psychological Profiles
Conventionally, patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are subgrouped based on their predominant bowel habit. Given the relevance of psychological comorbidity to IBS symptoms, our aim was to explore an alternative approach to subgrouping by incorporating factors beyond stool form and frequency.
June 23, 2023
ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent, chronic disorder that significantly reduces patients’ quality of life. Advances in diagnostic testing and in therapeutic options for patients with IBS led to the development of this first-ever American College of Gastroenterology clinical guideline for the management of IBS using Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology.
April 20, 2022
6 IBS Myths Debunked by a Gastroenterologist
IBS can often be a misunderstood condition, so we invited Brian Lacy, PhD, MD, FACG on our podcast to provide his expert knowledge on all-things IBS. In this article we will debunk the most common myths surrounding IBS.
November 3, 2020
4 Food Safety Tips For Those With Digestive Conditions
When was the last time you thought about food safety? We know that it’s not the most glamorous health topic out there, but educating yourself can help protect your health and could even be lifesaving.
October 26, 2020
Probiotics and IBS Symptoms: What You Should Know
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you probably have to deal with friends, family, and even complete strangers constantly sharing the latest “IBS cure” they saw on the internet.
May 8, 2020
Best and Worst Exercises for IBS
“No pain, no gain”, right? Not when it comes to exercise and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Daily movement is an important part of your IBS management plan, but not all types of exercise are going to be helpful. So before you go full force on a new workout regimen, take a look at the list below and choose your movements wisely.
May 4, 2020
Journey Through the Digestive System: Large Intestine to Rectum
The large intestine is the final stop on our journey through the digestive system. Let’s look at the role it plays in digestion and discuss some of the conditions that can occur here.
April 29, 2020
Does Stress Cause IBS?
Many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have been told that if they could just stop worrying, their IBS would be cured. While this is definitely NOT true, we are learning that stress and IBS symptoms may be linked in some very interesting ways.
July 30, 2018
IBS – From Symptom to Disease: Five Things to Know
In a recent Healio Gastronenterology article, Dr. William Chey, of the University of Michigan, explained the challenges of IBS and why we need to create a future in which we can identify an effective solution for some IBS patients that is based on a more personalized medicine approach.
June 14, 2018
Survey Suggests Patient Education on Low FODMAP Diet Limited: Not Just Elimination Diet, but 3-Step Process Best Undertaken with a GI Dietitian
Although gastroenterologists (GIs) have for the most part embraced diet interventions for patients with irritable bowel syndrome, few gastroenterologists regularly refer their IBS patients to a GI dietitian for counseling, according Dr. William Chey, Gastroenterologist and Professor at The University of Michigan, who recently shared results of the largest nationwide survey of US gastroenterologists (GIs) that addressed the use of diet therapies for IBS.
May 16, 2018
Home-based Mindfulness Treatment Regimen May Give IBS Patients Significant Relief
People living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may find significant relief from a treatment regimen that utilizes mindfulness as of way of controlling symptoms and requires minimal clinician contact, according to University of Buffalo researchers in collaboration with colleagues at New York University and Northwestern University.
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