Abdominal Pain
FDA approves Duvyzat for treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The FDA has approved Duvyzat for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy among patients aged 6 years and older, according to a press release.
Atopic dermatitis may be linked to inflammatory bowel disease
An association between moderate to severe atopic dermatitis and inflammatory bowel disease suggests a multidisciplinary approach to AD may be necessary, according to a study.
Rare, cannabis-related illness needs ICD 10 code, physician argues
WASHINGTON — Cases of a rare cannabis-related condition increased significantly in one Michigan hospital after the state legalized marijuana, researchers reported here.
Ace the Case: A 65-Year-Old Man With Abdominal Pain
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Multidisciplinary, patient-centered care key to managing belching, bloating and distention
A new clinical practice update from the AGA highlights the value of physical examination, effective communication and integrated care in the diagnosis and management of patients with belching, abdominal bloating or distention.
Gut-directed hypnotherapy improves abdominal pain, stool consistency in IBS
CHICAGO — Digital gut-directed hypnotherapy resulted in greater improvement in abdominal pain and stool symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome compared with digital muscle relaxation, according to research.
VIDEO: Is there a doctor on the plane? Expert offers tips for in-flight emergencies
SAN DIEGO — Responding to in-flight emergencies can be intimidating, but internists can prepare for that scenario by considering the types of medical problems that most often occur on board and what resources are available to them.
Diffuse the stress of travel by helping GI patients prepare, communicate fears
Travel is a common part of life that we often take for granted — from simple acts of running errands and commuting to work to the bigger trips of visiting out-of-state loved ones and experiencing life-changing moments of world travel.
Acupuncture may improve abdominal pain in IBS-D
Specific and nonspecific acupoint acupuncture improved symptoms of diarrhea among a small subset of patients with irritable bowel syndrome, according to results from a pilot study reported in JAMA Network Open.
Daily plecanatide boosts bowel movement in chronic idiopathic constipation, IBS-C
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Once daily plecanatide effectively relieved symptoms in patients of varying age with chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome-constipation, according to a poster at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.