Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional disorder of the large intestine. It is common, occurring in about one in five Americans, more commonly in women and more often during times of emotional stress. It usually begins in late adolescence or early adult life and rarely appears for the first time after the age of 50.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome may cause the following symptoms, often severe enough to diminish the quality of life for those who have the condition:

• Abdominal pain and discomfort
• Irregular bowel function including diarrhea, constipation or an alternation of both
• Bloating
• Urgency (a feeling of having to go to the bathroom)
• Passage of mucus
• A feeling of incomplete elimination after bowel movement

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is diagnosed by a physician and usually requires testing including endoscopy, and stool and blood samples to rule out other causes.

It is important to remember that IBS is not an identifiable physical or chemical disorder; it is a cluster of symptoms. IBS is not, nor will cause, a gastrointestinal disease or cancer.

No one knows for certain what causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome, although studies have shown it can be exacerbated during times of emotional stress. There is no cure for IBS, but doctors have found that the following may help manage its symptoms:

• Reduce stress through relaxation techniques, regular exercise, hobbies or counseling
• Avoid or limit intake of gas-producing foods such as beans, onions broccoli and cabbage
• Eat slowly to prevent swallowing too much air
• Increase fiber in your diet
• Avoid carbonated drinks which can cause gas
• Avoid dairy products since many patients with IBS also have lactose intolerance
• Prescribed use of certain laxatives, fiber supplements, antidepressants and medications for abdominal pain
• Avoid chewing gum as it causes swallowing of air

Living with IBS can cause pain and discomfort and impede on your normal, everyday activities. Sometimes, IBS symptoms will not be reduced by lifestyle modifications and medications. However, IBS research and clinical trials are offering hopeful insights and innovative treatments.

If you have been diagnosed with – or think that you may have – Irritable Bowel Syndrome, you may want to consider being a part of one of our clinical trials. Our IBS clinical trials are fully supervised and observed by renowned physicians in the gastrointestinal field. By volunteering for our IBS clinical trials you will have the opportunity to try promising new treatments and help in the understanding of your condition. If you are eligible for our IBS clinical trials, all medications, examinations and laboratory tests are provided to you at no cost. Most clinical trials also include compensation for your time and travel expenses.

Interested in participating in our Irritable Bowel Syndrome clinical trials and research studies?

If you would like to be a part of our clinical trials and research studies for IBS please contact us. We encourage you to read through our site to learn more about clinical trials and the highly qualified physicians that conduct all of our medical research studies. We look forward to serving you.