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Kewin Siah

@kewinsiah.bsky.social

Gastroenterologist specializing in DGBIs. Adjunct A/Prof at the National University of Singapore. President of IBS Support Group Singapore. Passionate about IBS, constipation, gastroparesis, and gut health.

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๐ŸŒ Join us in Jakarta for ANMA 2025 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ โ€” the premier neurogastroenterology event in Asia!
๐Ÿ“† 4โ€“6 September 2025
๐Ÿจ Ritz Carlton Mega Kuningan Hotel
๐Ÿค In conjunction with IDDW 2025
Letโ€™s advance #DGBI care together!
๐Ÿ”— [https://iddwanma2025.com/]
#ANMA2025 #IDDW2025 #Neurogastroenterology #GIcare #Jakarta

05.07.2025 22:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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2025 Seoul Consensus on Clinical Practice Guidelines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Yonghoon Choi, Young Hoon Youn, Seung Joo Kang, Jeong Eun Shin, Young Sin Cho, Yoon Suk Jung, Seung Yong Shin, Cheal Wung Huh, Yoo Jin Lee, Hoon Sup Koo, Kwangwoo Nam, Hong Sub Lee, Dong Hyun Kim, Ye ...

The Korean๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท #IBS consensus is comprehensive, pragmatic, and harmonizes Western evidence with regional practice constraints, drug availability, and increasing psychosocial attention.
www.jnmjournal.org/journal/view...
#GIsky #DGNIsky

20.04.2025 01:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Weโ€™ve put this sticker up in our hospital loo for #WorldIBSDayโ€”proud to partner with NUHS+ to shine a light on IBSโ€‘C.

๐Ÿ‘‰ nuhsplus.edu.sg/article/back...

#GISky #DGBISky

18.04.2025 18:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ†• 2025 USMSTF Bowel Prep Recommendations:
โœ… Split-dose still #1
โœ… 2L preps now preferred ๐Ÿ’ง
โœ… Same-day OK for PM scopes (not AM)
โœ… Low-residue > clear liquid diet
โ— Aim for >90% adequate prep
๐Ÿค” Simethicone? Possibly helpful.

๐Ÿ”“ Full text: www.giejournal.org/article/S001...
#GIsky #MEdedsky

01.04.2025 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ป The AGA 2025 Guideline on CADe-assisted colonoscopy makes no recommendationโ€”due to very low certainty in reducing #CRC incidence or mortality.
โœ… ADR improve โš ๏ธ But more low-risk polyp detection โ†’ increased surveillance, cost & patient burden. #GiSky #GutSky
www.gastrojournal.org/article/S001...

22.03.2025 01:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Vibrating Capsule: Safety and Tolerability in Patients With Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - PubMed The Vibrating Capsule, a first in class treatment for CIC was found to be safe and well tolerated by patients in clinical trials. No patient discontinued treatment due to adverse events.

Vibrating Capsule shows promise in treating Chronic Constipation! Low adverse events (2.9% bloating, 2.9% abdominal pain) and high patient satisfaction (83% convenient, 71% satisfied). Read more: (link unavailable) #GISky #MedSky #DGBI
๐Ÿ‘‰https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40059867/

15.03.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Efficacy of Linaclotide in Functional Dyspepsia and Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Overlap: A Randomized Trial - PubMed ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05134584.

๐Ÿ“š New Research: Linaclotide outperforms Lactulose for treating Functional Dyspepsia + IBS-C overlap. ๐ŸŒŸ
โœ… 87.2% of patients on Linaclotide reported symptom relief vs just 54.2% on Lactulose
๐Ÿ“ˆ Bloating, abdominal discomfort, stool frequency
๐Ÿ”ฌ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40079184/
#GutSky #IBSSky #DGBI

13.03.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Constipation is a common GI symptom in pure autonomic failure, affecting nearly half of patients. It often shows up alongside other autonomic issues, highlighting the complexity of managing this condition. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿšฝ #NeurologySky #GutSky #ANSSky #https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40053259/

10.03.2025 01:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

05.03.2025 08:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ What raises your risk of #IBS? A new umbrella review of 69 systematic reviews highlights key factors: female gender, anxiety, depression & gastroenteritis. How can we improve prevention? #GutHealth #DGBISky #GISky

04.03.2025 23:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿš€ A breakthrough in motility testing! The #AtmoCapsule emerges as a solid alternative to the discontinued #SmartPill, showing strong correlation for gastric emptying & colonic transit times. A new era for GI transit assessment? #DrGutBrainExplains #GISky #DGBISky
๐Ÿ”“ www.cghjournal.org/article/S154...

04.03.2025 23:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ”ฅNew study: Psychological stress can break oral tolerance to food, triggering IgE-mediated mast cell activation & gut pain hypersensitivityโ€”offering insights into stress-induced IBS. #GISky #GutSky #DGBI #MedSky
๐Ÿ“ƒhttps://els-jbs-prod-cdn.jbs.elsevierhealth.com/article/S0016-5085(25)00371-3/fulltext

22.02.2025 23:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kudos to @AndySamberg & @BowenYang for tackling anxiety & #IBS in their #SNL song! Using comedy to break down stigma & spark conversations. Authentic representation matters! #MentalHealthMatters #GutHealthMatters #GITwitter
๐Ÿ‘‰https://youtu.be/k94SUJ8UMKk?si=1QZhXfJO-L5RgDy_

20.02.2025 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First meeting of the APAGE Emerging Leader Committee DGBI Special Interest Group! Discussing initiatives for 2025 and beyond. Stay tuned for updates! #GiSky #GutSky

20.02.2025 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Can't wait to reconnect with old friends at #DDW2025! ๐Ÿ“ท So many events, so little time! See you all in 77 days and 4 hours! ๐Ÿ“ท๐Ÿ“ท #BeGutsy #gicommunity #ddw2025 #DGBI #GISky #GutSky

15.02.2025 08:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New study shows an IgG-based elimination diet improved #IBS symptoms in 59.6% of patients vs 42.1% on a sham diet (n=223). Interesting, but subgroup analysis suggests it may work better for IBS-C and IBS-M than IBS-D. #GISky #GutSky #DGBI pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39894284/

10.02.2025 17:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Advanced #Parkinsonโ€™s led to severe colonic dysmotility, fecal impaction, & kidney issues in a 77-yr-old. Treated with rectal tube + meds, but no cure for alpha-synuclein damage. ๐Ÿšจ Early recognition key! #stoolcankill ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ฉ #GISky #GutSky #constipation #DGBI #FGID pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39917098/

08.02.2025 23:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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08.02.2025 03:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Stoolcankill: Rare case of ileal fecaloma causing small bowel obstruction in a 60yo ๐Ÿง“with chronic #constipation. Surgical intervention successfully resolved the obstruction. Highlights importance of considering fecaloma in SBO differentials. #GiSky #Gutsky #DGBI pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39905511/

07.02.2025 22:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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04.02.2025 13:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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18.11.2024 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11408    ๐Ÿ” 4609    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 169    ๐Ÿ“Œ 248
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Gastroparesis: the chronic feeling of bloating, nausea & upper GI discomfort. With #GLP1 helping to boost the prevalence to 1-2% of the population, is it finally getting the attention it deserves?

๐Ÿงตโฌ‡๏ธ

#gisky #gastrosky #gastroparesis #IBD

19.11.2024 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Digital eHealth vs onsite 2-day IBS education: Digital program significantly โฌ‡๏ธ symptom severity in 41% of pts & improved QoL, anxiety, depression. Both interventions scored high on client satisfaction. eHealth is a viable, for IBS self-management. #GutSky #GISky humanfactors.jmir.org/2025/1/e43618

04.02.2025 06:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Gastroparesis Dx requires Sx like nausea/vomiting; asymptomatic cases excluded. N&V are key; bloating, pain less linked to severity. Overlaps with #FDyspepsia, but distinct patterns. QoL, mental health impacted. Weight loss not always present. #GutSky #GISky www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

04.02.2025 03:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ New @AmerGastroAssn update! ๐Ÿšจ Screening & surveillance are key for #gastric cancer prevention in high-risk U.S. groups. Endoscopy + H. pylori eradication = crucial steps. Personalized risk-based approach needed. ๐Ÿ”— doi.org/10.1053/j.ga... #GISky #medsky #GutSky

01.02.2025 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Impact of comorbid constipation on the survival of patients with heart failure: a multicenter, prospective cohort study conducted in Japan - PubMed Constipation can negatively affect the survival of patients with heart failure. Although the causal link between constipation and decreased survival remains unclear, identifying comorbid constipation ...

A Japanese multicenter study found that comorbid #constipation was linked to a 90%โฌ†๏ธmortality risk in #HeartFailure pts (P < 0.001) Among 715 patients, those with constipation had worse 2-year survival and higher cardiovascular mortality. #GISky #CardioSky #HeartSky
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39877026/

31.01.2025 22:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Specialty laboratory testing for chronic abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome - PubMed The findings emphasize the effectiveness and importance of adhering to Rome IV criteria, as advanced testing often fails to improve diagnostic accuracy and increases unnecessary healthcare costs.

๐Ÿ” Overtesting in IBS? A study of 26,732 IBS patients found that 85.3% of advanced serologic tests were ordered by GIs, yet only 12.5% followed guidelines, with a mere 2.1% positive rate. ๐Ÿ’ฐ $39K wasted on unnecessary tests. Stick to Rome IV criteria! #GISky #GutSky
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39853154/

31.01.2025 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ Recognizing #DGBI in patients with organic GI disease remission prevents overtreatment with risky drugs and ensures targeted care. Letโ€™s focus on better outcomes! ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3Ee3iwv #GISky #MedSky #GutSky

28.01.2025 07:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New insights from the Rome Foundation Report:

DGBI overlaps across GI & non-GI regions suggest a spectrum of disorders.
Persistent symptoms in organic GI disease remission need careful diagnosis.
Multidisciplinary care + gut-brain axis therapies = the future. #GISky #GutSky #DGBI

27.01.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excited share that our @romefoundation.bsky.social Working Team's manuscript ๐Ÿ“„ on Overlap in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction #DGBI is now published in @natrevgastrohep.bsky.social! Grateful for this amazing journey with global experts. Read here: nature.com/articles/s41...
#DGBI #GISky #GutSky

27.01.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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