I felt as if my body was falling apart – This is Leicestershire

February 7, 2012

I felt as if my body was falling apartThis is LeicestershireThe retired Health and Safety Executive worker is one of an estimated eight million people in Britain suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Effects of the condition include frequent bouts of diarrhoea, which can take the sufferer by surprise.and more » View full post on Irritable [...]

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It’s more than an inconvenience! The lack of public loos is bad for our health – Daily Mail

February 7, 2012

Daily Mail It's more than an inconvenience! The lack of public loos is bad for our healthDaily Mail… you might think — pregnant women, policemen and children, the one in five people over 40 who suffer with an over-active bladder and the many people living with bowel conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome or the [...]

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IBS tools offer relief from painful symptoms – Local 10

February 6, 2012

IBS tools offer relief from painful symptomsLocal 10(NewsUSA) – In the United States, it is estimated that 10 to15 percent of the adult population suffers from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, yet only 5 to 7 percent of adults have been diagnosed with the disease. Many sufferers feel embarrassed …and more » View full post on [...]

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A cheesy guide to health – Livemint

February 6, 2012

A cheesy guide to healthLivemintThe dairy in cheese can be a trigger for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Cheese is a known trigger for migraine sufferers, especially aged cheeses and Parmesan. Those who are lactose-intolerant should avoid cheeses like ricotta. View full post on Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Google News

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Sucampo-Takeda to file for US approval of Amitiza as OBD treatment – PMLiVE

February 6, 2012

Sucampo-Takeda to file for US approval of Amitiza as OBD treatmentPMLiVEAmitiza is already sold in the US as a treatment for chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, with sales of around $170m in the first nine months of 2011. It is estimated that 4.5m patients in the US suffer from OBD, … View [...]

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Another Year, Another High… – NASDAQ

February 6, 2012

Another Year, Another High…NASDAQAmitiza is already approved by the FDA for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults of both genders and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in women aged 18 years and older. The supplemental New Drug Application for Amitiza in … View full post on Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Google News

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For that fresh flavour – The Hindu

February 5, 2012

The Hindu For that fresh flavourThe HinduTraditionally, peppermint has been used to treat indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, colic, headache, spasms and rheumatism. Peppermint has a volatile and potent essential oil which has diverse uses. It relaxes the muscles, is an analgesic and … View full post on Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Google News

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Mike and Kelly’s Obnoxious WWE Smackdown Breakdown 2.3.12 (Orton vs Barrett) – Inside Pulse

February 5, 2012

Mike and Kelly's Obnoxious WWE Smackdown Breakdown 2.3.12 (Orton vs Barrett)Inside PulseIBS is Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Kelly: Hey, those noises can sound like voices, if it's bad enough. Mike: Josh Mathews: “Venom is beginning to spew from the Viper!” Get yourself tested if you're sitting in the front row, kiddies. View full post on Irritable [...]

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Sucampo Gains as Bowel Drug Meets Study Goal: Washington Mover – BusinessWeek

February 3, 2012

RTT News Sucampo Gains as Bowel Drug Meets Study Goal: Washington MoverBusinessWeekIt found those on lubiprostone had a rate of 27 percent, compared with 19 percent for those on a placebo. Lubiprostone is already approved for chronic constipation in adults and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in women, and marketed as …Sucampo Gains as Bowel [...]

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Constipation drug offers more potential for Bethesda’s Sucampo – Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online

February 3, 2012

RTT News Constipation drug offers more potential for Bethesda's SucampoGazette.Net: Maryland Community News OnlineLubiprostone already is marketed under the name Amitiza to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Approval of lubiprostone for this third condition would be a shot in the arm for Sucampo, which said in its …Lubiprostone Meets Primary [...]

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