Midgut Motility Disorder
The IBS Research Appeal identified this as a distinct variant quite soon
after they began their research programme in 1995. They believe it is
quite common and is particularly distressing for women because severe
bloating and abdominal pain - often right sided - are typical symptoms.
Waist lines can inflate several inches, and business women in particular
tell us they need loose clothing to accommodate the bloating.
In terms of symptoms, sufferers often feel very full after meals. Alternatively, they feel very hungry but become full and bloated even after eating even the smallest amounts of food. So, they often lose their appetites. However, they don't have any real disturbance of bowel action, which distinguishes them from the other two groups.
Additional information about this type of IBS and its treatment can also be found in the IBS Research Appeal's book entitled `Understanding Your IBS'. For order details please click here.