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Slow Transit Constipation

In order to propel the contents of the bowel forward the intestines undergo a sequence of rhythmic strong muscular contractions known as peristalsis. These movements are coordinated by a nerve plexus located within the intestinal wall known as enteric nervous system (ENS).

20 Mar 2013

Constipation in the Elderly

The elderly are five times more likely than younger adults to develop problems related to constipation.

20 Mar 2013

Constipation in Children

Constipation is a state when the bowel movements are less frequent than usual or the stools are hard, dry and painful or difficult to pass. This is a common condition encountered in paediatric age, particularly at 1-4years and is usually without severe consequences.

20 Mar 2013

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Research

Most studies regarding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have their limitations in having involved only a small number of patients and lacking complete understanding of factors that influence the disease outcome.

19 Mar 2013

Mechanism of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Family history tends to be positive in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This means there may be individuals suffering from the condition in the family.

19 Mar 2013

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Diet

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition presenting with a range of symptoms that varies from person to person in its manifestations and severity.

19 Mar 2013

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Stress Response

There is a direct association of symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and stress.

19 Mar 2013

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Psychiatric Illness

Most patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) may not meet the criteria for psychological disorders, however, higher rates of this condition are seen among patients with psychiatric illness. This suggests an association or connection between the two conditions.

19 Mar 2013

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Exercise

There is evidence that regular physical activity may reduce and improve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In a recent study in 2011, researchers noted in a closely monitored and controlled trial that this indeed is true. They based their study on the premise that exercises and physical activity has been shown to be effective in the treatment of conditions, such as fibromyalgia and depression.

19 Mar 2013

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Fibromyalgia

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the more common gastrointestinal conditions which are present in 8-20% of the general population. There have been several studies that have shown that the condition is more common in women than in men at a ratio of 2:1 or 3:1. This shows that the condition affects nearly 14-24% of women and 5-19% of men.

19 Mar 2013

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Infections

Infections are suggested as one of the etiological factors or causative factors in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

19 Mar 2013

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Epidemiology

The prevalence or the number of persons suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is complicated. This is mainly because there is lack of clarity of assessment criteria to differentiate between various functional bowel disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, functional bowel diseases like functional esophageal symptoms, functional dyspepsia and abdominal pain. There is also a lack of clarity between differentiating IBS from chronic gastrointestinal disorders.

19 Mar 2013

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Classification

William Dameshek in 1951 first described the term chronic myeloproliferative disorder. It encompassed four entities that were clinically separate.

19 Mar 2013

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Epidemiology

Chronic myeloid leukemia or CML is one of the rare types of leukemia. It is rare worldwide.

17 Mar 2013

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Pathogenesis

Normally there is DNA or cellular blue prints that govern a cell’s life including its growth, maturity, multiplication and eventual death. When the DNA is mutated, cells often grow and divide uncontrollably. This leads to formation of tumors and eventually cancer.

17 Mar 2013

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Prognosis

Like most cancers outcome or prognosis of the patient with chronic myeloid leukemia depends on several factors. Many of these further depend on the person’s ability to respond to therapy.

17 Mar 2013

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment

Treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia aims at correcting blood counts in three months, clearing bone marrow of the cells containing Philadelphia chromosome by 12 months and taking the patient to a stage where the leukaemia can only be detected by a very sensitive molecular test by 18 months.

17 Mar 2013