Quite a while ago I discussed an interesting theoretical article about a relationship between the appendix and IBS symptoms: "IBS and the Appendix: A Unique Theory". Many years later, a person who claims to be the author of that article found my blog and left an thought-provoking comment:

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Hindustan Times
Why too much of health food is bad
Hindustan Times
Excess fibre often causes bloating, abdominal cramps and gas right away. In the long term, it can interfere with the absorption of minerals like iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, causing some serious deficiencies.

Phase 3 study of lubiprostone for treatment of opioid-induced bowel ...
pharmabiz.com
OBD encompasses a range of adverse gastrointestinal effects which includes severe constipation, infrequent and incomplete bowel movements, hard stool consistency, straining associated with bowel movements and abdominal discomfort/pain and bloating.

10 things men must know about cancer
Times of India
Also, unusual bleeding from rectum and fresh or altered blood in stools, unexplained abdominal pain, bloating sensation in abdomen are also associated with certain types of cancers. 9. Black spots in skin and mucous membrane or unexplained bone pains ...

Top 10 cancer symptoms in women
Times of India
Bloating, change in bowel habit, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or blood in stool: Symptoms of bowel cancer may include blood in your stools (bowel motion) or abdominal pain. The blood would usually be dark but can be bright red in colour.

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VU researcher has personal motive for investigating malaria
Vanderbilt University News
“Kidney failure should also lead to severe abdominal bloating, which would make the mosquito heavier and more susceptible to predators.” Denton said the FNIH funding, Vanderbilt's cooperative research environment and the partnership with leading ...

I have finally tackled a long overdue series on digestive enzymes. I know that many of you have heard the term bandied about as possibly being helpful for IBS. My first article in the series, offers you basic (okay, maybe a little boring) information about what these enzymes are and why they are important for the process of digestion:

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Robyn beats cancer odds
The Sunshine Coast Daily
In fact, symptoms of abdominal or pelvis pain, abdominal bloating, needing to urinate often and feeling full quickly are often mistaken for menopause or other female discomforts. The hardest part about detecting this cancer is there is no early ...

Surviving ovarian cancer more than a wish for Donna
Yass Tribune
The symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating and loss of appetite can be contributed to a number of illnesses. “Ovarian cancer isn'ta detectable cancer, there's no screening… It's in its late stages before it shows itself,” she said.

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. Posted on:02 Feb 12 Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMP) (SPI) and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. announced today that lubiprostone met the primary endpoint in a phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OBD) in patients with chronic, non-cancer pain, excluding those taking methadone.

Lubiprostone Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Opioid ...
MarketWatch (press release)
OBD encompasses a range of adverse gastrointestinal effects which includes severe constipation, infrequent and incomplete bowel movements, hard stool consistency, straining associated with bowel movements and abdominal discomfort/pain and bloating.

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Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. announced today that lubiprostone met the primary endpoint in a phase 3 clinical trial fo

Patients with celiac disease must avoid gluten
STLtoday.com
Other gastrointestinal symptoms include abdominal bloating, vomiting, constipation and stomach pain. Symptoms of celiac disease can go beyond the abdomen and include fatigue, numbness in hands and feet, weight loss, joint pain, seizures, anemia and an ...

One of the most vexing aspects of IBS is the unpredictability of bowel movements. Strong, urgent bouts of diarrhea may be followed by days of uncomfortable constipation. And just when you think things are nice and settled, wham! Urges hit you when you are out and about.

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News Tonight Africa
Grant to fund new treatment for leukaemia
Ninemsn
... beginning of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which helps raise awareness of the seventh most common cause of cancer deaths in Australian women. Ovarian cancer is very difficult to detect as it has ubiquitous symptoms such as bloating or abdominal pain.
Grant of $360000 Awarded for Conducting Further Studies On LeukaemiaFrench Tribune

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Health News Health Matters: Stomach ulcers
WalesOnline
It is the abdominal pain which distinguishes a stomach ulcer from both heartburn and indigestion though – often coupled with both bloating and abdominal fullness. In some sufferers eating can actually ease the pain whereas others think it makes the ...

Can IBS patients still eat foods that are high in fiber?
Lodi News-Sentinel
Most commonly, symptoms include abdominal pain, fullness, gas, bloating and bouts of constipation and/or diarrhea. Although these symptoms may come and go over weeks or months, the structure of the large intestine is normal, unlike with inflammatory ...

MAM Offers Parents Tips for Recognizing and Managing Colic in Newborns
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
The backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus causes spitting up and physical discomfort Trapped air or gas in the intestinal track. Infants can swallow air while feeding, causing gas and bloating in the abdominal area Allergies or food ...

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MAM Anti-Colic Bottle Takes the Stress Out of Newborn FeedingNew York, New York (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 While approximately 25% of babies have colic, the diagnosis often comes as a surprise to many first time moms. When Julia’s* four-week-old started crying uncontrollably, she had no idea what was troubling her newborn daughter.“She was my first baby,” Julia said. “She was crying all the time ...

WellBeing (blog)
Healthy Eating to get that Sexual Drive up and Going and Going and….
WellBeing (blog)
It's needed for healthy stomach acid levels. Poor stomach acid reduces absorption of nutrients and will lead to bloating and recurrent gastritis. Zinc is also required for healthy serotonin levels. Low serotonin levels will result in poor sleep and a ...