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    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Excessive Mast Cells? Research Summary
    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Excessive Mast Cells? Research Summary
    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Excessive Mast Cells? Research Summary
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    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Excessive Mast Cells? Research Summary

    By Theresa Nichols Schuster

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    An estimated 10 to 20 percent of Americans suffer from digestive symptoms that are described as irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. This concise medical research summary elucidates the connections between excessive mast cells and digestive dysfunction. Recent research provides information to assist with assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals, who may be found to have mastocytic inflammatory bowel disease. This 6,000 word summary includes short personal stories, the results of studies in correct medical terminology, reflections from a practicing gastroenterologist and references for additional reading.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTheresa Nichols Schuster
    Release dateDec 18, 2012
    ISBN9781301977338
    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Excessive Mast Cells? Research Summary
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    Theresa Nichols Schuster

    Theresa Nichols Schuster lived, played and worked for 30 years in Wolf Point, Montana on the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Reservation. For 15 of those years she had her own business providing education, coordination and support for community health promotion. She has a B.S. in Agricultural Land Resources, a Masters in Theological Studies from the Berkeley, California Graduate Theological Union - Franciscan School, and a Masters of Education with a Health Promotion emphasis. She writes young adult and new adult novels that are inspired by real life, and has also written many articles about health and wellness. Recently moved back to Bozeman, Montana, she no longer has to drive 300 miles one way for medical appointments or clothes shopping and has enjoyed more than one grocery store within 50 miles. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, gardening, photography, ceramics and visiting with family and friends.

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      Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Excessive Mast Cells? Research Summary - Theresa Nichols Schuster

      Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      or

      Excessive Mast Cells?

      Research Summary

      By Theresa Nichols Schuster

      Smashwords Edition

      Cover Design by Brittany Marley

      Copywrite 2012 Theresa Nichols Schuster

      License Statement: This ebook is licensed for your personal information only. This ebook may not be resold or given away to other people. Thank you for respecting the works of authors.

      Special thanks for the encouragement and assistance

      of my proofreaders and editors

      especially

      Jerry, Maria and Mark

      This article is dedicated to all the physicians

      and healthcare providers

      who share their knowledge, wisdom, compassion,

      patience and time with

      those who struggle with digestive issues.

      Disclaimers

      This summary report is for informational purposes only. The following article and its author do not claim to provide any healthcare diagnoses or advice. Individuals should consult with a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.

      The author declares that there is no conflict of interest.

      Key Words: irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, mast cells, digestive dysfunction, diarrhea, mastocytic enterocolitis, mastocytic inflammatory bowel disease

      Table of Contents

      The Reality of Digestive Dysfunction

      Communication about Digestive Symptoms

      Mast Cells in the Digestive Lining

      Mast Cell Mediators

      Effects of Mast Cells on Pain Sensation

      Timely Addressing of Symptoms

      Mastocytic Enterocolitis or Mastocytic Inflammatory Bowel Disease

      Antihistamines Regulating Inflammation

      Concurrent or Differential Diagnoses

      Increasing Public Awareness

      References

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      The Reality of Digestive Dysfunction

      Jennifer nervously sat tapping her feet in the exam room of the gastroenterologist’s office. As she glanced at the closed door, she hoped that after having waited for 45 minutes in the outer lobby, she wouldn’t have to run to the bathroom before the physician arrived. Three months after receiving the standard irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) recommendations from her gastroenterologist, she still had little relief from her bowel symptoms of diarrhea, pain and discomfort. As she perched on the edge of her chair, she couldn’t help

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