What are the most common tests to determine the motility of the GI tract?
Watch as we ask Dr. Llanos to answer the question, “What are the most common tests to determine the motility of the GI tract?”. You can learn more about GI motility by visiting www.aboutgimotility.org or www.aboutkidsgi.org
Roberto’s Personal Story
Roberto’s Personal Story: “IBS can be triggered by stress but IBS “attacks” also give us stress” At first, I tought I had a simple stomach infection after 5 days passed I went to the gastroenterologist and he gave me a course of antibiotics, anti-parasite, Pepto and some expensive probioatics. After the course was completed I […]
Ways that patients can improve the control of the bowel
In this 5 Minutes in GI Episode, Dr. Brandler discusses ways that patients can improve the control of the bowel and/or the sensitivity of their bowel. Read More about Bowel Control Learn more about irritable bowel syndrome or other lower GI disorders by visiting www.aboutibs.org or www.youandibs.org
Saurabh’s Personal Story
Saurabh’s Personal Story: Chest pain and constipation I’m 39. I’ve had a history of diabetes, high blood pressure and now bloating, chest pain and constipation. Doctors did an ECG and said that it’s not heart related, but it’s really stressful. I often feel bloated, constipation, heart palpitations, dizziness, etc. Back to all Personal stories
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: “I always had a difficult relationship with the toilet when I was a child” Hello, i am a 40 year old male who has been struggling with IBS for about 7 years. I always had a difficult relationship with the toilet when I was a child, and as an adult struggled with […]
Reisa’s Personal Story
Reisa’s Personal Story: Misdiagnosed with IBS For 15 years, I was misdiagnosed as having IBS. Though my symptoms worsened over time, the attending physician did not perform further tests to see if the disorder might have been something else. A visit to an excellent gastroenterologist brought hope to me, as he discovered that I had […]
Tammy’s Personal Story
Tammy’s Personal Story: IBS has robbed me of having any type of semblance of a normal life I’ve had IBS for over 25 years. It’s robbed me of having any type of semblance of a normal life. 43 years old now and childless because of it. Never wanted to risk pregnancy because of the unknown […]
Post Infectious IBS: Road to Cure – Dr. Mark Pimental
Post Infectious IBS: Road to Cure – Presented by Dr. Mark Pimental While post-infectious IBS, as an entity, has been known for over 30 years, recent data suggest that there is more to the story. We now know that this initial infection causes an autoimmune event linked to changes in gut motility which ultimately causes […]
Assessing the Microbiome – Dr. Gabriela Leite
Assessing the Microbiome – Presented by Dr. Gabriela Leite Studies of the gut microbiome have yielded critical insights as to the influences of commensal microbes on human health, including influences on the immune system and on nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism. However, most studies to date have been performed using stool samples, which are not […]
Carmela’s Personal Story
Carmela’s Personal Story: “The constant bloating, gas, constipation , and nausea have ruined my quality of life.” I have had IBS for eight months. I got it from fighting sepsis and the four months of antibiotics wiped out my good bacteria. I then picked up Ibs. I’m 71 yrs. Old. The constant bloating, gas, constipation […]
Carol’s Personal Story
Carol’s Personal Story: “I’ve had massive stress in my life over the past few years and my IBS has become a battle.” I’m 59 and I’ve probably had IBS since I was a child. It’s just something I’ve always lived with. Stomach pain, bloating, nausea. It comes and goes but gets worse if I’m facing […]
Adriana’s Personal Story
Adriana’s Personal Story: IBS with Constipation I had ibs constipation from a child, I’m 47 I am usually home bound, bed bound, some times I’ll be ok for a while, I can’t go without enemas. I feel embarrassed. I’m glad I live alone. But if it’s really bad I go to my mums and she looks after […]
