NC Services & Support

UNC Center for GI and Functional Motility Disorders 
Clinic appointments: 919- 966-0141 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Web Sites Serving North Carolina (NC Health Info)

Physician Locator (American College of Gastroenterology)

 

Recommended Books on IBS

Conquering Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nicholas Talley (2006)
Tells readers how to use evidence-based medicine to evaluate the options and find relief for IBS. Also explains symptoms and why they occur, how to work with a doctor to develop an effective treatment plan, alternative therapies that seem useful, new medicines and the possibilities they provide for relief, and current research and hope for the future.

IBS Relief: A Complete Approach to Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome  
Dawn Burstall, T. Michael Vallis, Geoffrey K. Turnbull (2006)
Addresses the complex nature of IBS and illuminates the causes and symptoms of the disease and helps pinpoint the best treatments.

No More Digestive Problems: The Answers Every Woman Needs--Real Solutions to Stop the Pain and Achieve Lasting Digestive Health  
Cynthia M. Toshida (2005)
Explains women's GI problems and the role of sex hormones in digestive health, discusses current medical remedies and offers treatments for problems associated with PMS, pregnancy, and menopause. The second section presents strategies to combat the various ills that can afflict women daily, from heartburn and constipation to irritable bowel syndrome and gas. The third section discusses dealing with doctors.

First Year--IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome): An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
Heather Van Vorous (2001)
Gives guidance on how to manage symptoms by breaking the year into manageable steps. Includes diet guidelines and suggestions for eating out, relaxation techniques, and some alternative therapies. Personal stories from other IBS sufferers are included, as are tips for children with IBS.

 

Web Links on IBS

What I Need to Know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (National Women’s Health Information Center) 
Spanish  

Irritable Bowel Syndrome – How One Woman Meets the Challenge (Mayo Clinic)

Treatment Strategies for IBS (International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders) 

Foods to Choose if You Have Mixed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Cleveland Clinic)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Interactive Tutorial (MedlinePlus)
Spanish 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome – MedlinePlus

 

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