By focusing their attention on an ion channel in the colon responsible for sense of touch and temperature, researchers may have discovered a new option for treating chronic pain associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and obstructive bowel disorder (OBD).
IBS and OBD are known as the most prevalent underlying forms of visceral pain. Typically, visceral pain can be provoked by mechanical distension or stretching; however, the mechanisms associated with