Contact +32 16 34 42 25 +32 16 34 44 19 maag_darm@uzleuven.be Contact form Address UZ Leuven gasthuisberg campusGastroenterology and hepatologyHerestraat 493000 LeuvenDirections and services News and events Supplement with probiotics can alleviate unexplained stomach complaints 4 August 2021 Food supplements with beneficial bacteria or probiotics can reduce unexplained stomach complaints, presumably by improving the gut flora and by positively influencing the immune system, as shown for the first time by a trial led by UZ Leuven in 68 patients. Inflammation of the duodenum seems to be cause of unexplained stomach problems 16 June 2021 Leuven researchers have discovered that stomach problems are often linked to an inflamation of the first part of the small intestine. The degree of inflammation is considered to be a new biomarker that can help reach the right diagnosis. At the same time it is an important starting point for better treatments. New diet app for irritable bowel syndrome more efficient than medication 25 March 2021 Patients that go to their GP with symptoms of the irritable bowel syndrome can be helped more than adequately with special diet, as shown by an UZ Leuven trial. The results lead to a new recommendation for the follow-up of irritable bowel syndrome via GPs. Load more news and events Last edit: 17 April 2023