Irritable bowel syndrome subtypes differ in body awareness, psychological symptoms and biochemical stress markers.

World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Aug 21;14(31):4889-96

Authors: Eriksson EM, Andrén KI, Eriksson HT, Kurlberg GK

AIM: To elucidate the differences in somatic, psychological and biochemical pattern between the subtypes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Complementary and alternative medicine use and cost in functional bowel disorders: a six month prospective study in a large HMO.

BMC Complement Altern Med. 2008;8:46

Authors: van Tilburg MA, Palsson OS, Levy RL, Feld AD, Turner MJ, Drossman DA, Whitehead WE

BACKGROUND: Functional Bowel Disorders (FBD) are chronic disorders that are difficult to treat and manage. Many patients and doctors are dissatisfied with the level of improvement in symptoms that can be achieved with standard medical care which may lead them to seek alternatives for care.