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, ...

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, ...

Spastic colon is a term that's sometimes used to refer to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder characterized by abdominal cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea.

In medicine (gastroenterology), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is functional bowel disorders characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits that is not associated with ...

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 ...

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: 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 ...