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The role of acupuncture in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome       07/15/03 06:45 PM Edit Reply Quote Heather Reged: 12/09/02 Posts: 7799 Loc: Seattle, WA Hepatogastroenterology. 1997 Sep-Oct;44(17):1328-30. The role of acupuncture in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot study. Chan J, Carr I, Mayberry JF. Gastrointestinal Research Unit, Leicester General Hospital, England. BACKGROUND/AIMS: The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the potential value of acupuncture in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). METHODOLOGY: The study was an open design study of 7 patients with established irritable bowel syndrome in which assessment was by a diary card. RESULTS: The results showed a significant improvement both in general well-being and in symptoms of bloating. CONCLUSIONS: Acupuncture seems to be effective in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and merits further study. Publication Types: Clinical Trial PMID: 9356848 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] web page -------------------- Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

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