An estimated 10 to 20 percent of the population suffers from a complex of gastrointestinal symptoms that are collectively referred to as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects women three times more commonly than men, and has historically been considered a “wastebasket†diagnosis for patients with functional gastrointestinal (GI) complaints when no...
Health Report: Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome (Symptoms after Gallbladder Surgery) “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  10/18/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making...
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