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"Up to 20 percent of people have symptoms of IBS, such as abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, although less than half of them see a doctor for their symptoms. IBS is an elusive ailment, one I call a "trash basket diagnosis" because people who have GI complaints that don't match any specific diagnosis are often told they have the condition. Examples of symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation, gas, nausea, bloating, heartburn, excessive excretion of mucus from the colon, fatigue, some degree of anxiety or depression, and bowel urgency or incontinence." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Abdominal pain The problem with abdominal pain is that it might be a mild incident amenable to simple measures, yet, it could also be a medical or surgical emergency. There are circumstances where sudden abdominal pain is non-surgical. For instance, pancreatitis, that is inflammation of the pancreas, causes severe abdominal pain, but surgery is rarely required. While sudden abdominal pain is virtually always a medical emergency requiring immediate physician supervision, in a disaster it may be impossible to procure medical or surgical care." - Dr. Cass Ingram, Dr. Cass Ingram's Lifesaving Cures (Get the book.)

"NES Case Overview: Helen For nine months, Helen had suffered from severe abdominal pain, with no cause discovered by her primary health care providers. On a scale of one to ten, with ten being most severe, she rated her chronic pain as an eight. When she visited NES practitioner and naturopathic physician Jason Siczkowycz, her scan showed her Source energy was severely depleted and her Stomach Driver was severely weakened, so she took these two Infoceuticals daily for six weeks. When she returned to Siczkowycz's office for another scan, she reported that her abdominal pain was gone." - Peter h. Fraser and Harry Massey, Decoding the Human Body-Field: The New Science of Information as Medicine (Get the book.)

"The symptoms include abdominal pain and tenderness, cramping, nausea, fever, and constipation or diarrhea. Recommendations include a well-balanced, high-fiber diet; stress management; increased water intake; regular exercise; probiotic supplements to colonize the gastrointestinal tract; and nutritional support to optimize digestion and absorption of nutrients. Enzymes can support digestive health, support the balance of healthy intestinal flora, reduce inflammation, help maintain normal pH levels, and help avoid constipation or diarrhea." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"GI bleeding more common In CD, malabsorption, abdominal pain, mucosal thickening, strictures, obstruction, abscess and fistula formation, and nephrolithiasis are more common. (See Figs. 1 and 2 for representation of normal small intestine and colon, Fig. 3 for CD, and Fig. 4 for UC.) Crohn's disease may appear anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract. Although the location of the disease may change over time, at diagnosis it is most commonly found in the ileum (47%), in the colon alone (28%), and 21% of the time in the ileum and colon together [2]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "Successful probiotic therapy of chronic recurrent abdominal pain in children. Gastroenterology 112, A856. 170. Hentschel, C, Bauer, J., and Dill, N. (1997). Complementary medicine in non-ulcer-dyspepsia: Is alternative medicine a real alternative? A randomised placebo-controlled double blind clinical trial with two probiotic agents (Hylac N and Hylac N Forte). Gastroenterology 112, A146. 171. Kordecki, H., and Niedzielin, K. (1998). New possibility in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Probiotics as a modification of the microflora of the colon. Gastroenterology 114, A402. 172." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"However, massage is not given if the patient has a fever, blood poisoning, acute inflammation, skin disease, abscesses, haemorrhage, spinal disease, tubercular joints, heart condition, is menstruating or pregnant or has severe abdominal pain. ELECTRICAL MASSAGERS AND ASTHMA Controlled vibration for a short time on the back, especially in the ribcage area (thorax), can be of great benefit for an asthma sufferer. If you buy an electrical massager to help your asthma at home, you will, of course, need someone to apply the massager for you." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Concerta (methylphenidate HC1): • Blurred vision, abnormal liver function, palpitations, arrhythmia, nervousness, hypersensitivity, dizziness, headache, blood pressure and pulse change, tachycardia, angina, abdominal pain, hepatic coma and insomnia. Strattera (atomoxetine): • Palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, headache, fatigue, mood swings, sexual dysfunction, impotence, menstrual disorder, sleep disorder, vomiting, abdominal pain, irritability." - Kelly Patricia O'Meara, Psyched Out: How Psychiatry Sells Mental Illness and Pushes Pills That Kill (Get the book.)

"Some are catastrophic: overwhelming chest or abdominal pain, acute neurological symptoms, broken bones, etc. For these events, choosing to be a patient of someone licensed to practice medicine or surgery is more than sensible; it's mandatory. Modern medicine has much to offer if we fall victim to such events. Most personal predicaments are less threatening to our physical well-being. That they are less than catastrophic gives us an opportunity to pause and consider what to do." - Nortin M. Hadler MD, Worried Sick: A Prescription for Health in an Overtreated America (Get the book.)

"Sam had no particular history of anxiety, but he felt considerably distressed after being told the abdominal pain was all in his head. The psychiatrist started him on Prozac and then followed up several months later by adding Xanax. Because SSRI antidepressants frequently cause agitation, anxiety, and insomnia, doctors often end up adding a sedative or tranquilizing agent to calm the patient down. Usually these doctors mistakenly attribute the overstimulation to "mental illness" and incorrectly diagnose the patient with a new anxiety disorder." - Peter Breggin, Medication Madness: A Psychiatrist Exposes the Dangers of Mood-Altering Medications (Get the book.)

"The symptoms of gastritis common across the various types include indigestion, stomach or abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and possibly appetite loss. Recommendations for treating gastritis include stress reduction, dietary-changes, specific treatment for the underlying cause, and enzymes and nutritional support to soothe the stomach and gastrointestinal tract and to enhance digestion and absorption." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Intestinal dysbiosis has symptoms that include bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea and/ or constipation. This imbalance in intestinal flora can lead to fungal overgrowth, e.g., Candida. Yeast infections can cause itchiness, redness, heat and pain. Dysbiosis The term dysbiosis was originally coined by Metchnikoff to describe a change in bad microbes in the gut." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"This condition may cause pain, fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), weight loss, abdominal pain, malabsorption, anemia, and fatigue. The cause of Crohn's Disease is still unknown; however, the risk increases with a history of food allergies. A diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruit, and good sources of protein is suggested to reduce the risk of a breakout, minimize ill effects, and reduce the chances of contracting these diseases. Too many starches, fats, red meat, or dairy products may irritate the colon." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.) "Physical symptoms may include breast tenderness, fluid retention, headaches, backaches, cramping, bloating, and lower abdominal pain. Fluid retention, directly linked to fluctuations in estrogen levels, has been associated with other symptoms, and if fluid retention can be reduced, other symptoms seem to lessen. Recommendations include eating a healthy, well-balanced diet; getting regular exercise (which has been shown to reduce the symptoms of PMS by maintaining more balanced hormone levels and reducing fluid retention); or reducing/manag-ing stress; and getting adequate rest and sleep." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Reports began surfacing from hospitals and physicians in 1930 that users of one cream were developing paralysis, abdominal pain, blindness, and other severe symptoms. Only after injured consumers filed lawsuits against the manufacturer was the cream removed from the market in 1932, though in some areas of the U.S. the product continued to be sold for another year. Exposes began to appear in the media showing how widespread the dangers to health and safety had become." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"Examples of symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation, gas, nausea, bloating, heartburn, excessive excretion of mucus from the colon, fatigue, some degree of anxiety or depression, and bowel urgency or incontinence. A more serious condition not necessarily resulting from IBS is inflammatory bowel disease, which causes ongoing inflammation of the intestines and includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Inflammatory bowel disease affects fewer people and tends to be hereditary." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Natural Antibiotics Peppermint oil is useful to reduce abdominal pain and spasms. It has a mild antimicrobial effect on the intestines. Olive leaf extract, oregano oil and grapefruit seed extract help to maintain proper intestinal health, fights bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Follow the directions on the individual labels. HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR DIVERTICULITIS There are many homeopathic remedies for diverticulitis. Some of the more common remedies are listed with their symptoms here. For more information on how to self-prescribe a homeopathic remedy, go to Chapter Two." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Many adults with ADD/ADHD who have discovered acupuncture typically use it to alleviate the troublesome side effects that come from taking their medication, such as dizziness, fatigue, sleeplessness, and abdominal pain. As interest and confidence in pediatric acupuncture has grown, this use of the treatment has been extended to children." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"He saw an experienced pediatric gastroenterologist for recurrent abdominal pain and bouts of diarrhea, and had an endoscopy. During the endoscopy, he was given secretin, and it appeared to contribute to his increased calmness, and in improvement of his stools. Therefore, we repeated courses of secretin, which the patient felt were helpful for him. He also remained on nystatin, for his fungal dysbiosis. He was also treated with GI anti-inflammatories, which helped control his chronic diarrhea. After the administration of Zithromax, his school reports became even better." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Enteric Coated Peppermint Oil for Irritable Bowel Syndrome IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) is characterized by a lot of symptoms most people don't love to talk about—abdominal cramping, lower abdominal pain, changes in bathroom behavior, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. It's also known as spastic colon and is very common. An estimated 20 to 50 percent of visits to gastroenterologists are for IBS. Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules have brought relief to many IBS sufferers, and quite a bit of research supports the positive effects of peppermint oil on IBS symptoms." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Side effects were transient and included drowsiness (31 % of patients), sleep problems (19%), decreased appetite (13%), nausea (13%), abdominal pain (13%), and excitement (13%). No patient developed disinhibition, akathisia, or suicidality. These preliminary findings suggest fluoxetine effectiveness in separation anxiety disorder and social phobia. Youths with only one anxiety disorder appeared to respond to lower doses of fluoxetine than patients with multiple anxiety disorders (0.49 +/- 0.14 versus 0.80 +/- 0.28 mg/kg, p < 0.05)." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"In short order, he experienced a rapid reduction in the distension of his stomach and relief of his abdominal pain. All this seemed so astonishing that, when Reston returned to the United States, he wrote an article that the New York Times published on its front page under the disarming title "Now, Let Me Tell You about My Appendectomy in Peking . . ,"58 Here, with humor and a certain obvious affection for his Chinese caretakers, Reston told the story of his medical encounter with "the very old and the very new." - Anne Harrington, The Cure Within: A History of Mind-Body Medicine (Get the book.)

"If dangerously high blood sugar levels develop suddenly, additional symptoms may include acetone-scented breath or body odor; abdominal pain; nausea; vomiting; low blood pressure; slow, deep breathing pattern; and a reduced level of consciousness." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS—a gastrointestinal syndrome characterized by abdominal pain and cycles of intense diarrhea and constipation—has been found to be inflammatory in nature, says Mullin. In a recent scientific paradigm shift, IBS is now becoming classified as an inflammatory bowel disorder—though whether it is autoimmune in nature and there are autoantibodies involved that attack the body tissue itself has not yet been fully investigated or answered. It is, however, says Mullin, a very good question to ask." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Side effects of medications that may affect nutrition include bone disease, glucose intolerance, folate depletion, altered taste, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. They invariably alter daily life patterns. See Table 6 for a listing of commonly used medications. Drugs containing mesalamine have been considered first-line therapy in UC to bring on remission in mild to moderate disease and for maintenance. Typically the drug is started topically (suppository) for distal disease and by oral dosing for more proximal disease. Corticosteroids are generally used in CD and more severe forms of UC." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"What to Look for in Your Kids • Colitis may be present, with gastrointestinal symptoms of persistent diarrhea, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and intermittent constipation. This diet was developed by Elaine Gottschal, M.Sc, to help her child, who had severe ulcerative colitis. • Symptoms of persistent bowel dysbiosis may occur, in conjunction with behavioral and cognitive symptoms that have not cleared, despite treatment with other biomedical therapies, including the GF/CF diet, the specific food reaction diet, the anti-hypoglycemia diet, and the anti-yeast diet." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Both can cause extreme bouts of watery (Crohn's) or bloody (ulcerative colitis) diarrhea and abdominal pain. The exact cause of IBD is not known, but like most multifaceted, highly complex disorders, it probably has a genetic component and is certainly made worse by trigger foods, bad nutrition in general, and stress. It's more common among whites, and it's higher in Ashkenazi Jews than in other groups, and slightly higher rates are seen in females. Antibiotic exposure has been mentioned as a possible factor, as have food sensitivities (more on that in a moment)." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"The obligatory ten minutes most physicians spend per patient often became an hour of discussing drug strategies and counseling patients on how to manage life-derailing symptoms, including abdominal pain from severe inflammation of the digestive tract, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. It was nothing for Mullin to call a patient over the weekend to see how he or she might be faring on a new medication." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.) "Severe abdominal pain, bleeding rectal fissures, uncontrollable diarrhea, and chronic intestinal inflammation that define Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease. More than 1 million Americans. The incapacitating weakness and burning pain that accompany the inflammation of the joints and other organs and lead to the crippling effects of rheumatoid arthritis. More than 2 million patients. Dry mouth so persistent eight glasses of water a day won't soothe the parched throat and tongue and the mysterious swallowing difficulties that are the first signs of Sjogren's. Four million Americans." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"What the Research Shows The August 2005 issue of Phytomedicine published an analysis of sixteen clinical trials that investigated using 180 to 200 mg of enteric-coated peppermint oil in children with IBS or recurrent abdominal pain. Twelve of these trials were placebo controlled. Eight out of the twelve placebo-controlled studies showed statistically significant effects in favor of peppermint oil. The average response rate in terms of "overall success," meaning a reduction in symptoms, was 58 percent." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

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