A Revolutionary Look At The Way Irritable Bowel Syndrome Is Currently Being Treated

Main Category: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Also Included In: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology;  Crohn's / IBD
Article Date: 20 Oct 2006 - 13:00 PDT

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Today, over 60 million people of all ages across the USA are suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common chronic medical condition, which is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. But because patients may find it difficult to discuss their bowel problems with their physicians, they often suffer in silence or even worse, "learn to live with it."

According to Dr. Mark Pimentel, Director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the majority of IBS cases can be treated successfully.

Dr. Mark Pimentel believes that the "missing link," or root cause of most IBS symptoms can be attributed to an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. A New IBS Solution takes you through the historical evolution of conventional medicine's views on IBS in a way that can be easily understood. In addition, Dr. Pimentel presents a simple treatment protocol that will not only help you resolve your IBS symptoms, but will also prevent their recurrence.

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