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LONDON, UK – NOVEMBER 30, 2022: Used, empty blister packs of various generic brands of 10mg Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
A multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to determine if amitriptyline (10-30 mg nightly) is superior to placebo for improving irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms over 6 months...
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IBS Affects 10.5% of Population: Study Highlights Tricyclic Antidepressant Treatment

A community-based study in Birmingham, UK, found that IBS affects 10.5% of the population, with a higher prevalence in women...
Amy Stewart,
CURATED BY:
Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C
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Low FODMAP Diet: A Key Strategy for Managing IBS Symptoms

FODMAPs are a group of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that are not fully digested or absorbed in the intestines....
Amy Stewart,
CURATED BY:
Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C

Gastroenterologists Embrace Dietary Therapy for IBS, Yet Dietitian Referrals Remain Low

A survey of United States gastroenterologists explored their perceptions of dietary therapies for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)....
Amy Stewart,
CURATED BY:
Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C
Man with stomach and head pain at home.

Treatment Strategies for Chronic Constipation and IBS-C Emphasize Personalized Care

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) are common gastrointestinal disorders, with CIC affecting 11.7% of...
Carol M. Antequera,
CURATED BY:
Carol M. Antequera,
DMSc, PA-C
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Systematic Review Shows Low Certainty of Evidence for Kiwifruit in Treating Constipation

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of kiwifruit or kiwifruit extracts in treating constipation by analyzing randomized controlled...
Carol M. Antequera,
CURATED BY:
Carol M. Antequera,
DMSc, PA-C

Managing IBS-C: A Case Study and Treatment Options

A 23-year-old biology PhD candidate has experienced gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms for the past three years, including recurrent abdominal pain, bloating,...
Kathleen Ferrell,
CURATED BY:
Kathleen Ferrell,
DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
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