Kay Quinn of KSDK News Channel 5 reports on a developing theory that links bacteria that causes food poisoning, including salmonella, to IBS.
37 year old Jennifer Freese has been battling the pain and discomfort of IBS since she was 19. On the advice of her doctor, Jennifer’s breath is being tested every 15 minutes for the next two hours. The test can help determine whether she has an overgrowth of bacteria in her small intestine. Some doctors believe certain bacteria that cause food poisoning, like shigella and salmonella, also damage the nerves of the small intestine, setting the stage for that overgrowth and the discomfort of IBS.Continue Reading Controversial theory links bacterial overgrowth to irritable bowel syndrome
Attendees at Knox charity fundraiser treated for food poisoning
WBIR.com reports that at least 24 people in Knoxville who attended the children’s charity “Ribs, Rides ‘N’ Rock” fundraiser have been treated at area hospitals for food poisoning.
Health Department officials are investigating how food at the event became contaminated. They say it’s possible an out-of-town vendor or a local grocer is the source, but