WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1999: Re: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Re: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

From: Eileen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 10 Mar 1999 06:20:42 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 6 Oct 1997, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>At Mon, 6 Oct 1997, Cash, wrote:
>>
>>Let's try again for an answer to this question (third time's the
>>charm?):
>
>Played the lottery more than three times. No luck. Let's see if you do
>better here.
>
>> What are the causes/symptoms of, and treatment for, Irritable Bowel
>>Syndrome? What, if any, are the gynecological effects of this
>>condition?
>
>The answers are 1)unknown 2)abdominal pain in one or varied regions of
>the abdomen, diarrhea, constipation or both alternating 3)reduce stress,
>variety of medications, change of diet to higher fiber, lower refined
>sugar/carbohydrates.
>
>>It has been suggested that since my ovarian cyst has depleated, and the
>>fibroid is only 1 cm. that IBS may be the reason why I still experience
>>posterior hip pain and my left lower abdomen is still slightly larger
>>than my
>>right. Among many other things, I do have a family history of colon
>>problems. Should this be something worth looking into?
>
>With a first degree relative with colon cancer there are two approaches
>1)start colonoscopy at age 40. 2)start colonoscopy age an age 15 years
>younger than the age at which the first degree relative developed colon
>cancer (e.g. age 70 minus 15 equals 55 instead of 40).
>IBS is a functional problem of the intestines and is best treated after
>a thorough workup by a good internist or gastroenterologist.
>
>Good luck on the lottery!!!!!
>
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
>Great Neck, New York
>http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
>http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm
>

--Hi I'm 28 years old and 7 weeks pregnant, i have been experiencing cramping pains with diarrhea. is this normal with pregnancy and if so what foods should i eat? I've been eating lots of fruits and vegetables.

please help

-- Eileen

--
Eileen van Leeuwen

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