Further references to Irritable bowel syndrome

Source: Diseases Database

• eMedicine - Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Article by Jenifer K Lehrer, MD
• eMedicine - Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Article by Mohammad F El-Baba, MD
• Bulking agents, antispasmodic and antidepressant medication for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (Cochrane Review)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome Referral Guidelines
• Tegaserod for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (Cochrane Review)

Source: Office of Rare Diseases

Irritable bowel syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Irritable bowel syndrome, or a subtype of Irritable bowel syndrome, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.

Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Source: Other References

• Scanlon, D, Becnel, B. Wellness Book of IBS. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1989. Practical patient's guide to coping with IBS written by a registered dietitian. Available in libraries and bookstores.

• Shimberg, E. Relief From IBS. New York: M. Evans and Company, 1988. Practical book for patients offers information about IBS symptoms, diet, treatment, and self-care. Available in libraries and bookstores.

• Steinhart, MJ. Irritable bowel syndrome: How to relieve symptoms enough to improve daily function. Postgraduate Medicine 1992; 91(6): 315-321. Article for primary care physicians includes information about relief of IBS symptoms. Available in medical and university libraries.

• Thompson, WG. Gut reactions: Understanding symptoms of the digestive tract. New York: Plenum Publishing Corp., 1989. Clear, concise book by a digestive diseases specialist gives advice about diagnosis, diet, and treatment of IBS. Available in libraries and bookstores.

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