Tag Archives: IBS

Hormones, autoimmunity and/or viruses at work in ME/CFS

Posted on 01/15/2015 by wames

Cort Johnson explores the significance of a study into age peaks in ME/CFS: Age patterns provide pointer A  Norwegian study of ME/CFS patient records that found two age peaks in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, one starting from ages 10-19, the other … Continue reading →

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Subgroup of ME/CFS also have IBS

Posted on 12/03/2014 by wames

Research abstract BACKGROUND: There is evidence that Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is accompanied by gastro-intestinal symptoms; and IgA and IgM responses directed against lipopolysaccharides (LPS) of commensal bacteria, indicating bacterial translocation. METHODS: This study was carried out to examine … Continue reading →

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MRI shows reaction to the carbohydrate lactulose in IBS

Posted on 11/13/2014 by wames

Research abstract Background: Postprandial discomfort following intake of poorly absorbable, but fermentable carbohydrates is a common complaint in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We used lactulose as a model substance for this group of symptom triggering carbohydrates, aiming to … Continue reading →

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Importance of diet in IBS and gastrointestinal disorders

Posted on 08/26/2014 by wames

2 research studies into Diet and IBS (follow the links for full papers): 1. Review Abstract Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in Western countries. Despite the high prevalence of this disorders, the therapeutic … Continue reading →

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Irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue 6 years after Giardia infection

Posted on 08/21/2014 by wames

ABSTRACT Background: Functional gastrointestinal disorders and fatigue may follow acute infections. This study aimed to estimate the persistence, prevalence and risk of irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue six years after Giardia infection. Methods: Controlled prospective study of a cohort … Continue reading →

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Lactic acid bacteria (probiotics) as treatment for IBS

Posted on 01/16/2014 by wames

Abstract Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a multifactorial chronic disorder characterized by various abdominal complaints and a worldwide prevalence of 10% – 20%. Although its etiology and pathophysiology are complex and still not completely understood, aberrations along the microbe-gut-brain axis … Continue reading →

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