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, ...

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 ...

Irritable bowel syndrome, previously referred to as spastic colon or nervous bowel, is a common disorder affecting the large intestines. The Mayo Clinic says individuals with IBS experience cramping, ...

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 ...

Virtus announced a voluntary recall of 7 lots of Hyoscyamine Sulfate 0.125mg due to both superpotent and subpotent test results. Hyoscyamine sulfate is an anticholinergic agent used as adjunctive ...