Integrated Care for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

G&H What are some of the reasons for poor outcomes in gastroenterologist-only care in the management of patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction? CB There are […]

When to Order Anorectal Function Testing

G&H Why is anorectal function testing important? AB Anorectal function tests are needed for 2 reasons: to help providers make diagnoses and to facilitate therapy. Anorectal […]

Highlights From the New ACG Clinical Guideline for Gastroparesis

G&H Why did the American College of Gastroenterology recently update its clinical guideline on gastroparesis, and what is the main focus of the updated guideline? MC […]

Dietary Concerns and Patient-Focused Care in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

G&H What is known about the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome? LC Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is now considered to be a disorder of gut-brain interaction, […]

Keys to the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Fecal Incontinence

G&H What is the prevalence of fecal incontinence in the adult population? SR Surveys have indicated a prevalence of approximately 9% to 10% in the United […]

Neuromodulation and Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

G&H What are the general mechanisms of action of electroneuromodulation for functional gastrointestinal disorders? JC Motility dysfunction is one of the major problems in patients with […]

Insights on Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

G&H What conditions fall into the category of disorders of gut-brain interaction, and how does irritable bowel syndrome fit into this category? GS Disorders of gut-brain […]

Nonmedical Therapies for Chronic Constipation

G&H How is chronic constipation diagnosed? SE Decreased stool frequency is typically considered characteristic of constipation, but the term constipation is more generally used to describe […]

Update on Irritable Bowel Syndrome Guidelines

G&H Why is a guideline update on the management of irritable bowel syndrome necessary? BL Over the last few years, the field of irritable bowel syndrome […]

Understanding the Placebo and Nocebo Effects in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

G&H What are the placebo and nocebo effects? AL The placebo effect is an improvement in symptoms that a person may experience from an inert […]

The Brain-Gut-Microbiome Axis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

G&H What are the key parts of the brain and nervous system that play a role in irritable bowel syndrome symptoms? PB Communication between the […]

Overlap Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

G&H What features do irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease have in common? AF It is important to note that bowel symptoms are not […]

Cost-Effective Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

G&H What pharmacologic treatments currently exist for irritable bowel syndrome? ES Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a heterogeneous disorder with several established mechanisms of disease, […]

Allergies and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

G&H What is currently understood about the connection between allergies and irritable bowel syndrome? NT Epidemiologic studies suggest an etiopathogenic link between atopic diseases, such […]

Highlights of the AGA Technical Review on Functional Diarrhea and Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome

G&H Why was this technical review on functional diarrhea and diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome conducted? WC Gastroenterologists and primary care physicians encounter patients with functional […]

An Overview of Fiber and Fiber Supplements for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

G&H How is dietary fiber defined? JM The definition of dietary fiber varies slightly from place to place. In general, dietary fiber is a type […]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Disordered Eating, and Eating Disorders

G&H What is the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder? KH Disordered eating occurs when individuals regularly engage in eating patterns that do not […]

Microbiome-Based Treatment Strategies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

G&H What is the relationship between irritable bowel syndrome and the microbiome? WC There is evidence to suggest that the microbiome is implicated in the […]

Food Allergy Vs Food Intolerance in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

G&H What is the relationship between food and irritable bowel syndrome? SC Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal […]

Highlights of the Updated Evidence-Based IBS Treatment Monograph

G&H Why was an update to the monograph on the management of irritable bowel syndrome necessary? EQ An update to the monograph on the management […]