BACKGROUND Evidence suggests that many coeliac disease patients suffer from persistent clinical symptoms and reduced health-related quality of life despite a strict gluten-free diet. We aimed to find predictors for these continuous health concerns in long-term treated adult coeliac patients. METHODS In a nationwide study, 596 patients filled validated Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale and...

This review describes the current state of knowledge on the hazards of exercise and the potential benefits of physical activity on the gastrointestinal tract. In particular, acute strenuous exercise may provoke gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn or diarrhoea. A substantial part (20-50%) of endurance athletes are hampered by these symptoms which may deter them from participation in trai...

Stress plays an important role in the development of symptoms contributing to disease. Stress induces various disorders with gastrointestinal, physical, and psychological symptoms. Probiotics can help regulate or modulate gastrointestinal functions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a probiotic preparation (Probio-Stick) on stress-induced symptoms in volunteers. A d...

BACKGROUND/AIMS Upper gastrointestinal symptoms are more frequent and severe in female than in male outpatients in Japan. This study compared theupper gastrointestinal symptoms between healthy male and female young adult volunteers using a questionnaire. METHODS In total, 581 third-grade medical students at Saga Medical School aged 22 to 30 years underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopyand ...

The aim of this study was to investigate the presentation pattern of newly diagnosed celiac disease (CD) in Turkish children in the last eight years. Two hundred twenty patients with newly diagnosed CD were included. The medical records of all the patients between January 2000 and October 2008 were reviewed. The clinical spectrum was divided into three categories according to the main symptoms ...

Stress plays an important role in the development of symptoms contributing to disease. Stress induces various disorders with gastrointestinal, physical, and psychological symptoms. Probiotics can help regulate or modulate gastrointestinal functions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a probiotic preparation (Probio-Stick) on stress-induced symptoms in volunteers. A d...

BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal symptoms are reportedly common in diabetes, but a causal link is controversial and adequate population control data are lacking. OBJECTIVE To determine whether gastrointestinal symptoms are more frequent in persons with diabetes, particularly in those with poor glycemic control. METHODS Fifteen thousand adults were mailed a questionnaire (response rate, 60.0%) co...

The management of symptoms related to the gastrointestinal system is a major and ongoing challenge in the care of patients with advanced cancer. Symptoms such as constipation and anorexia are among the most common symptoms endured by patients. Their clinical significance derives not only from the direct consequences on patients’ comfort and function, but also from the perceived significance of ...