Bloating
IgG-guided elimination diet effectively reduces IBS-related abdominal pain
Adults with irritable bowel syndrome who followed an IgG-guided elimination diet were more likely to experience a reduction in abdominal pain than those on a sham elimination diet, according to a study published in Gastroenterology.
Q&A: Advise patients of ‘healthy diet, lifestyle choices at any age’ to avoid bloating
Occasional bloating is common in most individuals, but for some, aging can contribute to an increase in gas as gastrointestinal motility slows, leading to an uptick in bloating and other GI symptoms.
Select FODMAP reintroduction worsens abdominal pain, bloating in patients with IBS
Reintroduction of fructans and galacto-oligosaccharides was linked to worsened abdominal pain among patients with irritable bowel syndrome who had responded to the low-FODMAP diet, according to research.
Tradipitant achieves ‘clinically meaningful outcomes’ in gastroparesis
Although neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist tradipitant did not outperform placebo in improving nausea severity at 12 weeks in patients with gastroparesis, those with adequate tradipitant exposure did achieve overall symptom improvement.
Q&A: Keep ‘jet belly’ at bay by limiting highly fermentable foods before, during flights
Nearly 7.5 million Americans are expected to reach their holiday destinations by plane this year — a daunting task for most individuals but even more challenging for those with gastrointestinal disorders.
Prevalence of IBS using Rome IV criteria higher than previously estimated, survey shows
A nationwide survey of nearly 89,000 individuals estimated the prevalence of Rome IV irritable bowel syndrome in the U.S. to be 6.1% compared with 4.7% to 5.3% in previous reports, according to a cross-sectional study in Gastroenterology.
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.
Bloating, abdominal pain key in patient perception of global IBS-D symptoms
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea should target bloating in addition to diarrhea and abdominal pain or discomfort, according to data presented at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.
Plecanatide decreases severity of abdominal pain, bloating in IBS-C
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Once daily plecanatide decreased symptom severity among patients with irritable bowel syndrome-constipation and severe abdominal pain and bloating, according to a poster presented at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.
FDA approves Granules India Limited’s generic diarrhea relief tablets
Granules India Limited received FDA approval of its abbreviated new drug application for loperamide hydrochloride and simethicone tablets indicated for diarrhea symptom relief, according to a press release.