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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a very common gastrointestinal condition. And Dr. Tracey Wolford says the symptoms can be severely limiting.
It is a chronic sort of constellation of symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation.
If you are having these symptoms multiple days a week, you should see a doctor. There are effective treatments available.
I think there's a lot of good treatments now. We are getting more and more treatments for the symptoms that are specifically for patients with IBS.
A lot of the treatment has to do with diet. So many patients are symptomatic based on certain foods that they eat, so a lot of the treatment strategy has to do with diet, diet journals and diet alteration, that kind of thing. But the goal of medical treatment with medicines is to help people eat as many different foods as they can, and still lead a pretty normal life while living with IBS.
For more information, go to CHISaintJosephHealth.org. I’m Adrianne Flores.
When a baby is being born, many women want the reassurance that high quality care is available for their baby in case there are unexpected complications. Dr. Khaldon Jundi says that's what's offered at the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East.
Read More Additional information about Women's Hospital Offers High Quality Maternity Care
The mitral valve helps prevent blood from moving backwards in the heart. Dr. Robert Salley says the symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath and even congestive heart failure.
Read More Additional information about Signs and Symptoms of Mitral Valve Issues | Spirit of Health | CHI Saint Joseph Health
The aorta is the most important blood vessel of the body, but over the years, parts of this vessel's wall can become weak and possibly rupture. Dr. George Dimeling explains who is most at risk for an aortic aneurysm.
Read More Additional information about Common Causes and Risk Factors of Aortic Aneurysm | Spirit of Health | CHI Saint Joseph Health
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