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Diagnostic testing in patients with chronic constipationJose M Remes-Troche
4612 JCP, The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 8:416-24. 2006..Such approaches have led to improved management of these patients. In this review, we summarize and highlight recent advances in the utility of diagnostic testing of chronic constipation...
Influence of body position and stool characteristics on defecation in humansSatish S C Rao
Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1009, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 101:2790-6. 2006..Thus, body position, sensation of stooling and stool characteristics may each influence defecation. Defecation is best evaluated in the sitting position with artificial stool...
Long-term safety and effectiveness of lubiprostone, a chloride channel (ClC-2) activator, in patients with chronic idiopathic constipationAnthony J Lembo
Division of Gastroenterology, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Ave, DA 501, Boston, MA, USA
Dig Dis Sci 56:2639-45. 2011..Lubiprostone helps relieve constipation in short-term 4-week studies. There are limited data on long-term pharmacological treatment with lubiprostone for chronic idiopathic constipation...
Biofeedback therapy for constipation in adultsSatish S C Rao
Department of Gastroenterology Hepatology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 25:159-66. 2011..Improved reimbursement for this proven and relatively inexpensive treatment will carry a significant impact on the problem...
Clinical trial: effects of botulinum toxin on Levator ani syndrome--a double-blind, placebo-controlled studyS S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, 4612 JCP, Iowa City, IA 52242 1009, USA
Aliment Pharmacol Ther 29:985-91. 2009..Levator ani syndrome is characterized by anorectal discomfort/pain, treatment of which is unsatisfactory. We hypothesized that Botulinum toxin relieves spasm and improves symptoms...
Dyssynergic defecation and biofeedback therapySatish S C Rao
Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 4612 JCP, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Gastroenterol Clin North Am 37:569-86, viii. 2008..Development of user friendly approaches to biofeedback therapy and use of home biofeedback programs will significantly enhance the adoption of this treatment by gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons...
Constipation: evaluation and treatment of colonic and anorectal motility disordersSatish S C Rao
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
Gastroenterol Clin North Am 36:687-711, x. 2007..Randomized controlled trials have also established the efficacy of biofeedback therapy in the treatment of dyssynergic defecation...
Psychological profiles and quality of life differ between patients with dyssynergia and those with slow transit constipationSatish S C Rao
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242 1009, USA
J Psychosom Res 63:441-9. 2007....
Ability of the normal human small intestine to absorb fructose: evaluation by breath testingSatish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Research Center, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 1009, USA
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 5:959-63. 2007..We performed a dose-response study of fructose absorption in healthy subjects to develop a breath test to distinguish normal from abnormal fructose absorption capacity...
Functional disorders of defecation: evaluation and treatmentBryan J Feyen
Satish S C Rao, MD, PhD, FRCP The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Internal Medicine, GI Division, 200 Hawkins Drive, 4612 JCP, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol 10:221-30. 2007..Stapled transanal rectal resection appears to be a promising technique for treating defecation disorders associated with rectocele, excessive perineal descent, and mucosal intussusception, but controlled trials are lacking...
Clinical utility of colonic and anorectal manometry in chronic constipationSatish S C Rao
Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
J Clin Gastroenterol 44:597-609. 2010....
Randomized controlled trial of biofeedback, sham feedback, and standard therapy for dyssynergic defecationSatish S C Rao
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 5:331-8. 2007..Biofeedback might help patients with constipation and dyssynergic defecation, but its efficacy is unproven, and whether improvements are due to operant conditioning or personal attention is unknown...
Fecal incontinence in a 56-year-old female executiveSatish S C Rao
Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility, Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1009, USA
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 5:422-6. 2007
Constipation: evaluation and treatment of colonic and anorectal motility disordersSatish S C Rao
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 19:117-39, vii. 2009..Randomized controlled trials have also established the efficacy of biofeedback therapy in the treatment of dyssynergic defecation...
Investigation of colonic and whole-gut transit with wireless motility capsule and radiopaque markers in constipationSatish S C Rao
Department of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 1009, USA
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 7:537-44. 2009..We assessed regional and CTT with the SmartPill (SmartPill Corporation, Buffalo, NY), a new wireless pH and pressure recording capsule, in constipated and healthy subjects and compared this with ROM...
What is necessary to diagnose constipation?Satish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 200 Hawkins Drive, 4612 JCP, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 25:127-40. 2011..In this review, we summarize the recent advances in diagnostic testing with a particular emphasis on when and why to test, and discuss the utility of diagnostic tests for chronic constipation...
Evaluation of gastrointestinal transit in clinical practice: position paper of the American and European Neurogastroenterology and Motility SocietiesS S C Rao
Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242 1009, USA
Neurogastroenterol Motil 23:8-23. 2011....
Diagnostic utility of wireless motility capsule in gastrointestinal dysmotilitySatish S C Rao
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242 1009, USA
J Clin Gastroenterol 45:684-90. 2011..To examine the diagnostic utility of wireless motility capsule (WMC) in patients with suspected gastrointestinal (GI) dysmotility...
Update on the management of constipation in the elderly: new treatment optionsSatish S C Rao
Section of Neurogastroenterology, Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Iowa City, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Clin Interv Aging 5:163-71. 2010..Biofeedback therapy is efficacious for treating dyssynergic defecation and fecal impaction with soiling. However, data on efficacy and safety of drugs in elderly are limited and urgently needed...
Advances in diagnostic assessment of fecal incontinence and dyssynergic defecationSatish S C Rao
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 8:910-9. 2010..This article provides an up-to-date review on the role of diagnostic tests in the evaluation of fecal incontinence and constipation with dyssynergic defecation...
Day-to-day reproducibility of prolonged ambulatory colonic manometry in healthy subjectsS S C Rao
Division of Neurogastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Neurogastroenterol Motil 22:640-e178. 2010..Although colonic manometry provides useful information regarding colonic physiology, considerable variability has been reported both for regional motility and manometric patterns. Whether colonic manometry is reproducible is not known...
Long-term efficacy of biofeedback therapy for dyssynergic defecation: randomized controlled trialSatish S C Rao
Department of Gastroenterology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 1009, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 105:890-6. 2010..Our aim was to compare the 1-year outcome of biofeedback (manometric-assisted pelvic relaxation and simulated defecation training) with standard therapy (diet, exercise, laxatives) in patients who completed 3 months of either therapy...
Is endoscopic mucosal clipping useful for preventing colonic manometry probe displacement?Satish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
J Clin Gastroenterol 44:620-4. 2010..To examine whether endoscopic mucosal clipping prevents probe migration...
Treating pelvic floor disorders of defecation: management or cure?Satish S C Rao
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Internal Medicine, GI Division, 200 Hawkins Drive, 4612 JCP, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 11:278-87. 2009..Several surgical approaches, including stapled transanal rectal resection, have been advocated, but well-controlled randomized studies are lacking and their efficacy is unproven...
Oral rehydration for viral gastroenteritis in adults: a randomized, controlled trial of 3 solutionsS S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, 52242 1009, USA
JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 30:433-9. 2006..A yogurt/rice diet was allowed ad libitum. Stool and urine output, electrolytes, fluid intake, body weight, hematocrit, and palatability of solutions were measured...
Investigation of fundo-antral reflex in human beingsSatish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
World J Gastroenterol 11:6676-80. 2005..To examine the sensory and motor response(s) of the stomach following fundic distention and to assess whether cholinergic mechanisms influence these responses...
Diagnostic testing in fecal incontinenceAnjana Kumar
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 4612 JCP 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 5:406-13. 2003..No data are available on the cost-effectiveness of diagnostic testing in fecal incontinence. Newer techniques, including electrophysiologic testing and morphologic imaging of the anorectum, are being pursued...
Pathophysiology of adult fecal incontinenceSatish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver Colege of Medicine, Iowa City 52242, USA
Gastroenterology 126:S14-22. 2004..There is a strong need for prospective, long-term studies of sphincter function in nulliparous and multiparous women...
Constipation: evaluation and treatmentSatish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Gastroenterol Clin North Am 32:659-83. 2003..In the near future, user-friendly biofeedback programs including home therapy may facilitate wider use of these methods for patients with dyssynergic defecation...
Dyssynergic defecation: demographics, symptoms, stool patterns, and quality of lifeSatish S C Rao
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
J Clin Gastroenterol 38:680-5. 2004..Most patients with dyssynergia reported an excessive need to strain, feeling of incomplete evacuation and abdominal bloating and one half used digital maneuvers. It significantly affected quality of life, particularly in women...
Dyssynergic defecationS S Rao
Section of Neurogastroenterology, Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Gastroenterol Clin North Am 30:97-114. 2001..Further refinements in diagnostic criteria and in rehabilitation therapy programs should facilitate better diagnosis and treatment of patients with dyssynergic defecation...
Investigation of the utility of colorectal function tests and Rome II criteria in dyssynergic defecation (Anismus)S S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Research Center, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Neurogastroenterol Motil 16:589-96. 2004..Symptoms together with abnormal manometry, abnormal balloon expulsion or colonic marker retention are necessary to optimally identify patients with difficult defecation...
Minimum standards of anorectal manometryS S C Rao
University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242, USA
Neurogastroenterol Motil 14:553-9. 2002
Rectoanal sensorimotor response in humans during rectal distensionSherrie De Ocampo
Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Dis Colon Rectum 50:1639-46. 2007..Rectal perception facilitates maintenance of continence and defecation. Whether perception is associated with motor changes in anorectum is unclear. We examined sensory and motor responses of the anorectum during rectal distention...
Do stool form and frequency correlate with whole-gut and colonic transit? Results from a multicenter study in constipated individuals and healthy controlsRichard J Saad
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 105:403-11. 2010..The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between stool characteristics (form and frequency) and gut transit in constipated and healthy adults...
Anorectal dysfunction after surgical treatment for cervical cancerAnil K Sood
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
J Am Coll Surg 195:513-9. 2002..02). CONCLUSIONS: Bowel dysfunction is common after radical hysterectomy. Many women exhibit manometric and subjective changes compatible with fecal incontinence...
A balancing view: Fecal incontinence: test or treat empirically--which strategy is best?Satish S C Rao
Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility, University of Iowa Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 101:2683-4. 2006
Constipation in pregnancy: prevalence, symptoms, and risk factorsCatherine S Bradley
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
Obstet Gynecol 110:1351-7. 2007..To prospectively estimate constipation prevalence and risk factors in pregnancy...
[Current concepts in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of fecal incontinence]Jose Maria Remes-Troche
Sección de Neurogastroenterología y Laboratorio de Motilidad Gastrointestinal, División de Gastroenterología Hepatología, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
Rev Gastroenterol Mex 71:496-507. 2006..Several experimental approaches, including bulking of the anal sphincter, sacral nerve stimulation and the delivery of radiofrequency energy to the anal canal are under investigation...
Efficacy and safety of traditional medical therapies for chronic constipation: systematic reviewDavendra Ramkumar
Division of Gastroenterology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 100:936-71. 2005..Surprisingly, there is a paucity of trials for many commonly used agents. These aspects should be considered when designing trials comparing new agents with traditional therapies because their use may not be well validated...
Methanogenic flora is associated with altered colonic transit but not stool characteristics in constipation without IBSAshok Attaluri
Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 1009, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 105:1407-11. 2010..The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and association of methanogenic flora in patients with slow transit (ST) constipation and normal transit (NT) constipation and non-constipated controls...
Pathophysiology and role of biofeedback therapy in solitary rectal ulcer syndromeSatish S C Rao
Section of Neurogastroenterology, Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 101:613-8. 2006..CONCLUSIONS: SRUS associated with excessive straining, digital disimpaction, rectal hypersensitivity, dyssynergic defecation, and prolonged evacuation. BT may improve symptoms and anorectal function and facilitate healing...
Defecation disorders: neuromuscular aspects and treatmentJose M Remes-Troche
GI Division, The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 8:291-9. 2006..These treatments include biofeedback therapy, tegaserod, and lubiprostone for chronic constipation...
Investigation of the pathophysiology of fecal seepageSatish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 99:2204-9. 2004..Thus, incomplete evacuation of stool may play a significant role in the pathogenesis of seepage...
Ambulatory 24-hour colonic manometry in slow-transit constipationSatish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 99:2405-16. 2004..In refractory patients, colonic manometry may be useful in characterizing the underlying pathophysiology and in guiding therapy...
Fundic balloon distension stimulates antral and duodenal motility in manSatish S C Rao
Department of Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, USA
Dig Dis Sci 47:1015-9. 2002..Thus, the gastric response to distension differs from that observed during the intestinal peristaltic reflex...
Theophylline improves esophageal chest pain--a randomized, placebo-controlled studySatish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 102:930-8. 2007..A previous uncontrolled study suggested that theophylline may be useful. Our aims were to investigate the effects of theophylline on esophageal sensorimotor function and chest pain...
Cholestyramine--a useful adjunct for the treatment of patients with fecal incontinenceJose M Remes-Troche
Section of Neurogastroenterology, Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Int J Colorectal Dis 23:189-94. 2008..Cholestyramine may improve fecal incontinence, but its use has not been assessed. We report our experience with the use of cholestyramine in the treatment of fecal incontinence...
Fructose intolerance: an under-recognized problemYoung K Choi
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 98:1348-53. 2003..Our aims were 1) to examine the prevalence of fructose intolerance in patients with unexplained abdominal symptoms, and 2) to explore whether fructose concentration influences fructose breath test...
Attenuation of isolated pyloric pressure waves in gastroparesis in response to botulinum toxin injection: a case reportPiush Gupta
Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242, USA
Gastrointest Endosc 56:770-2. 2002
Functional chest pain: esophageal or overlapping functional disorderRanjit S Mudipalli
Section of Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
J Clin Gastroenterol 41:264-9. 2007..Whether patients with functional chest pain have an esophageal or overlapping functional disorder of the gut is unclear. We investigated the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders in patients with functional chest pain...
Fecal incontinence in the elderlyFelix W Leung
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 111G, 16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, CA 91343, USA
Gastroenterol Clin North Am 38:503-11. 2009..Despite appropriate management, nursing home residents may remain incontinent because of dementia and health or restraint related immobility...
Clinical utility of diagnostic tests for constipation in adults: a systematic reviewSatish S C Rao
Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 100:1605-15. 2005..Large, well-designed, prospective studies are required to examine the utility of these tests...
Investigation of anal motor characteristics of the sensorimotor response (SMR) using 3-D anorectal pressure topographyGregory Cheeney
The Univ Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 300:G236-40. 2011..2 cm corresponding to puborectalis. We concluded that SMR is primarily induced by the activation and contraction of the puborectalis muscle in response to a sensation of a desire to defecate...
Effects of gender and age on esophageal biomechanical properties and sensationSatish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 98:1688-95. 2003..CONCLUSIONS: Aging was associated with a larger lumen and a stiffer but less sensitive esophageal wall. Thus, aging but not gender may influence esophageal function...
Treatment of postoperative ileus after bowel surgery with low-dose intravenous erythromycinAndrew J Lightfoot
Department of Urology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 1089, USA
Urology 69:611-5. 2007..We investigated whether intravenous erythromycin decreases the time to the return of normal bowel function after bowel surgery in patients with bladder cancer and interstitial cystitis who have undergone cystectomy and urinary diversion...
Functional chest pain: nociception and visceral hyperalgesiaPremjit S Chahal
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
J Clin Gastroenterol 39:S204-9; discussion S210. 2005..High doses of proton pump inhibitors and low doses of tricyclic antidepressants or trazadone remain the mainstay of therapy, although several new approaches including theophylline have been shown to be beneficial...
Anorectal motor disordersJose M Remes Troche
Section of Neurogastroenterology, Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and Clinical Research Center, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 21:733-48. 2007..There is a need for improved medical, behavioural and surgical treatments for these conditions...
An open-label trial of theophylline for functional chest painSatish S C Rao
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
Dig Dis Sci 47:2763-8. 2002..01). Seven of eight patients reported sustained improvement in pain after oral theophylline. Theophylline may ameliorate chest pain in patients with hypersensitive esophagus, possibly by altering adenosine-mediated nociception...
Diagnosis and management of fecal incontinence. American College of Gastroenterology Practice Parameters CommitteeSatish S C Rao
Department of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 99:1585-604. 2004
Lubiprostone for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipationAshok K Tuteja
Division of Gastroenterology, George E Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2:727-33. 2008..Nausea, diarrhea and headaches are the most commonly reported side effects. In long-term studies, lubiprostone appears to be safe...
Neurotrophin-3 improves functional constipationHenry P Parkman
Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 98:1338-47. 2003..CONCLUSIONS: NT-3, administered TTW, increased stool frequency, enhanced colon transit, and improved symptoms of chronic constipation. NT-3 seems to be a novel, safe, and effective agent for the treatment of functional constipation...
Fructose intolerance in IBS and utility of fructose-restricted dietYoung K Choi
Immanuel St Joseph s, Mayo Health System, Mankato, MN, USA
J Clin Gastroenterol 42:233-8. 2008..Whether dietary fructose intolerance causes symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is unclear. We examined the prevalence of fructose intolerance in IBS and long-term outcome of fructose-restricted diet...
Research Grants
- NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITION THERAPY-DYSSYNERGIC DEFECATIONSatish Rao; Fiscal Year: 2004..abstract_text> ..
- Novel Treatment Strategies for Constipation and Role of Brain-Gut axisSatish Rao; Fiscal Year: 2007..These studies aim to define the mechanisms of, and evaluate new therapies for dyssynergia, rectal hyposensitivity and rectal hypersensitivity, and could significantly impact constipation treatments. ..
- Novel Treatment Strategies for Constipation and Role of Brain-Gut axisSatish Rao; Fiscal Year: 2009..These studies aim to define the mechanisms of, and evaluate new therapies for dyssynergia, rectal hyposensitivity and rectal hypersensitivity, and could significantly impact constipation treatments. ..
- Novel Treatment Strategies for Constipation and Role of Brain-Gut axisSATISH SC RAO; Fiscal Year: 2010..These studies aim to define the mechanisms of, and evaluate new therapies for dyssynergia, rectal hyposensitivity and rectal hypersensitivity, and could significantly impact constipation treatments. ..
