PERT for patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
The pancreas is a small gland located in the abdomen that plays two critical roles in the body’s biochemistry. The one for which it is more widely known is as the producer of the hormones insulin and glucagon. These regulate the levels of sugar in the blood. When the production of insulin fails, it leads […] Personal Story: Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
My personal health challenges have taught me a few things over the past 20 years. I have twenty years of lived experience with menopause, symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and a wide range of treatment options I was offered. While medical science hasn’t yet found a cure, let alone a specific cause for IBS, […] Understanding the causes and symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Answering some basic questions can give a better understanding of the causes and symptoms of IBS. This short Q&A will address the most common questions about what causes IBS, focusing on the main symptoms and how specific lifestyle behaviors can worsen these symptoms. In a similar article, we deal with the most preferred treatments, both […] Early prediction and treatment of Crohn’s Disease
Early prediction and treatment of Crohn’s disease is becoming increasingly possible, thanks to advanced research in both the US and Europe. An excellent collaboration between medical scientists in two of the top American university hospitals yields some important information and leads to hope that this often debilitating condition may be detected even before symptoms surface. […] Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with lifestyle changes and exercise
Many people seek ways to manage bouts of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) with lifestyle changes and exercise in lieu of taking medications. Living with irritable bowel syndrome can be challenging. Still, implementing some reasonably simple strategies makes coping effectively and improving quality of life possible. We can only present a short guide to a few […] April is IBS Awareness month
Each year in April, International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) promotes IBS Awareness Month. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, affecting up to ten percent of people worldwide. IBS is a functional disorder, which means that unlike inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, it […] Frequently Asked Questions about Motilium
Frequently Asked Questions about Motilium The internet is full of frequently asked questions about Motilium. It is a popular drug for the treatment of common gastric problems that’s no longer available in the US. In this post, we’ll try to answer as many questions as we can. And, let you know that Motilium is in […] Probiotics: What You Need to Know
An announcement on the National Institutes of Health website on January 17th revealed some interesting results coming out of a study on the benefits of probiotics, which are digestive supplements containing live microorganisms, as a way to complement or replace antibiotics. In the study, the probiotic Bacillus was found to be especially promising because it […] Side effects of Motilium
Motilium (generic name: domperidone) is a medication which is used to treat nausea and vomiting and some gastrointestinal problems like gastroparesis, which is the discomfort caused by slow moving stomach contents. The symptoms include being unable to complete a meal, feeling bloated after a meal, suffering loss of appetite, feeling sick and belching without relief […] Some common gastro disorders could be affecting your sex life
At this year’s United European Gastroenterology meeting in Italy, Prof. Marco Romano, from the University of Campania in Naples described the results of a new survey, which showed that “Sexual dysfunction (SD) in patients with gastrointestinal disorders is undermanaged, with a lack of clinician education, time constraints, and embarrassment preventing constructive discussions to improve patient […] 
