Good L, Rosario R, Panas R. New therapeutic option for irritable bowel syndrome: Serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(11): 3361-3366 [PMID: 25805945 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i11.3361]
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Larry Good, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, South Nassau Communities Hospital, No. 444 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY 11572, United States. good1b@optonline.com
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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2015; 21(11): 3361-3366 Published online Mar 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i11.3361
Table 1 Presentation of irritable bowel syndrome patients with diarrhea
Patient No./age (yr)/gender
Primary symptoms
Comorbidity
Other GI therapy
SBI therapy/duration
Outcome
IBS-D 1/24/M
Diarrhea, frequency
Chronic urethritis
Low FODMAP diet,
Ongoing
Complete resolution of symptoms
urgency,
ulcerative proctitis
mesalamine
32 wk
ABD pain
IBS-D 2/36/F
Diarrhea
Hypothyroidism
None
Ongoing
Marked improvement in urgency and diarrhea
urgency
anxiety,
18 wk
incontinence
depression
IBS-D 3/63/M
Diarrhea
Eosinophilic esophagitis,
Pantoprazole
Ongoing
Complete resolution of symptoms
Flatulence,
RIH,
27 wk
ABD cramps,
BPH
urgency
IBS-D 4/86/M
Loose stools,
COPD,
Domperidone
Ongoing
Marked improvement of urgency and diarrhea
urgency,
lung cancer
12 wk
cramping
IBS-D 5/36/F
Diarrhea,
Ulcerative colitis
Low FODMAP diet,
Ongoing
No ABD pain, Loose stools/diarrhea improved
severe ABD pain
mesalamine
12 wk
IBS-D 6/87/F
Diarrhea,
Osteoporosis,
Perphenazine/amitriptyline,
Ongoing
Dramatic reduction in symptoms
ABD pain,
GERD,
omeprazole
17 wk
distention,
anxiety
urgency
IBS-D 7/66/M
Diarrhea,
Hypertension,
Tramadol
Ongoing
Marked reduction in pain and urgency,
urgency,
benign prostatic hyperplasia
16 wk
Formed bowel movements
incontinenc,
ABD pain
Table 2 Presentation of irritable bowel syndrome patients with constipation
Patient No./age (yr)/gender
Primary symptoms
Comorbidity
Other GI therapy
SBI therapy/duration
Outcome
IBS-C 1/22/F
Constipation, bloating,
None
Low FODMAP diet,
Discontinued after 11 wk
Ineffective
distension
linaclotide,
lubiprostone
IBS-C 2/55/F
Bloating,
Non-erosive reflux disease
lubiprostone
Ongoing
Reduced bloating and distension,
distension,
14 wk
obstipation unchanged
nausea,
obstipation
Table 3 Presentation of irritable bowel syndrome patients with mixed with alternating constipation and diarrhea
Patient No./age (yr)/gender
Primary Symptoms
Comorbidity
Other GI Therapy
SBI Therapy/Duration
Outcome
IBS-M 1/33/F
Alternating diarrhea and constipation,
Morbid obesity
Low FODMAP diet
Ongoing
Overall improvement,
bloating, distension,
15 wk
mild obstipation,
ABD pain
reduced bloating
IBS-M
Alternating diarrhea and constipatio, bloating, distension
Osteoporosis
Low FODMAP diet
Ongoing
No bloating or distension, improved bowel movements
2/66/F
14 wk
Table 4 Presentation of patients with irritable bowel syndrome -bloating
Patient No./age (yr)/gender
Primary symptoms
Comorbidity
Other GI therapy
SBI therapy/duration
Outcome
IBS-U 1/50/M
Gas,
GERD,
polycarbophil,
Ongoing
Resolution of symptoms
Bloating,
osteoarthritis
saccharomyces boulardii lyo,
35 wk
ABD Pain
polyethylene glycol 3350, prn
IBS-U
Severe ABD pain,
Hypertension,
Antidiarrheals
Discontinued after 6 wk
Unimproved
2/82/F
bloating,
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
distension
IBS-U
Bloating,
Osteoporosis
denosumab,
Completed after 8 wk
Resolution of symptoms
3/62/F
distension,
rifaximin,
ABD pain,
Low FODMAP diet
flatulence
Citation: Good L, Rosario R, Panas R. New therapeutic option for irritable bowel syndrome: Serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(11): 3361-3366