Digestive Health

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Prilosec treats duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer in adults, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and children, and maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis.

J&J study results show that ustekinumab was beneficial in treating adults with the 2 types of IBD.

Simethicone is an anti-foaming agent that is taken orally to help reduce the buildup of intestinal and stomach gases that cause bloating and discomfort.

But pharmacists can offer guidance on self-treatment vs more serious issues requiring evaluation.

Bismuth subsalicylate comes as a liquid, tablet, or chewable tablet to treat diarrhea and the symptoms of an upset stomach.

Finding relief can be frustrating and takes effort and time for many patients, but pharmacists can help.

A clear gastrointestinal tract promotes a healthy body and mind and keeps the immune system robust.

The researchers used a body composition analysis of patients with Crohn disease in a collaboration with gastroenterology and surgical specialists.

The study also failed to meet its secondary efficacy endpoints and no new safety signals were observed.

Amisulpride is a selective dopamine-2 and -3 receptor antagonist that inhibits postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease are the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease.

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The results of 3 phase 3 trials showed that the drug offered greater proportions of individuals with the condition who met the endpoints of clinical remission and endoscopic response.

For patients with celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine.

Individuals in a study who received the food with BB-12 probiotic retained beneficial metabolites produced by the microbiota.

Crohn disease causes inflammation of the digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.

Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of your large intestine and rectum.

Irritable bowel syndrome is the term for symptoms that occur when the contents of the large intestine move too quickly or too slowly.

Symptoms of IBD include diarrhea, fatigue, abdominal pain, cramping, blood in stool, reduced appetite, and weight loss.

Recent research has linked gut microbiota and cardiovascular disease with reported differences in gut microbial compositions among individuals with and without cardiovascular disease.

IBS can be caused by muscle contractions in the intestines, nervous system, severe infections, early life stress, and changes in the gut microbes.

NAFLD is a common comorbidity for patients with IBD.

The Crohn’s disease Exclusion Diet may help to increase the food options available for many children with the condition.

The gluten-like proteins found in ryegrass could be interacting with crops commonly used as wheat replacements, which may cause a reaction among people with celiac or gluten intolerance.

Because white meat, unprocessed red meat, dairy, starch, fruit, vegetables, and legumes were not associated with the development of IBD, the way that the food is processed may confer this risk of IBD, rather than the food itself.

According to the investigators, gene changes unique among individuals who responded to mirikizumab indicate that mirikizumab affects a distinct molecular healing pathway when compared to the spontaneous healing that occurred among the cohort administered the placebo.

Study’s secondary endpoints were also met, including the achievement of endoscopic improvement, histologic-endoscopic mucosal improvement, and corticosteroid-free clinical remission at week 52.

Other options for Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis include biologics, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and vedolizumab.

Investigators identified 2 subgroups at risk of developing bacterial biofilms: those who have taken a significant amount of medications over their lifetimes and those who have undergone organ transplants.