Answer From Michael F. Picco, M.D. Spastic colon is another term for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder characterized by abdominal cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and ...

A 62-year-old woman with a recent hysterectomy (6 months ago) was diagnosed with spastic colon after colonoscopy for abdominal pain radiating to the rectum. She was then treated with Tofranil 10 mg, ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I’ve suffered from diverticulitis and spastic colon for more than a year. I’ve never suffered such pain and would like your suggestions for control. Dear Reader: Spastic colon ...

In last week’s tutorial we talked about ulcerative colitis. This week, we focus on spastic colon, which is also known by several other names, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), irritable colon, ...

Dear Dr. Gott: My gastroenterologist has diagnosed me as having a spastic colon, or IBS. He said this condition is chronic in nature and is aggravated by stress and anxiety. He prescribed Prilosec for ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: My gastroenterologist has diagnosed me as having a spastic colon, or IBS. He said this condition is chronic in nature and is aggravated by stress and anxiety. He prescribed Prilosec for ...

Irritable bowel syndrome In medicine (gastroenterology), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is functional bowel disorders characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits that ...

Colon cleansing can help you to battle the bulge, get rid of your digestive problems and tackle acne which is annoying and painful. The process can help you to enhance your quality of life and aid ...

Prepare for a shocker, innocent reader. Brace yourself. In fact, if you have a heart condition, you may wish to avoid reading this article entirely. At the very least, have your nitroglycerin tablets ...

I recently had a part of my colon removed because of endometriosis. My docter said that I would suffer for the rest of my life with a spastic colon because there are still some endometriosis in my ...

Dear Dr. Gott: My gastroenterologist has diagnosed me as having a spastic colon, or IBS. He said this condition is chronic in nature and is aggravated by stress and anxiety. He prescribed Prilosec for ...