Sa1953 – Pictograms are Highly Effective for Diagnosing Abdominal Bloating and Distension in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Bloating in irritable bowel syndrome

AIM The purpose of this study was to describe the occurrence of self report bloating and related factors in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). BACKGROUND Bloating symptoms are common in patients with IBS and have significant impact on normal daily function. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study was a community-based cross-sectional survey that conducted using a valid questionnaire base...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Introduction

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which is classified as a functional gastrointestinal disorder, is a chronic condition of the lower gastrointestinal tract (Figure 1) that affects as many as 15% of adults in the United States. Not easily characterized by structural abnormalities, infection, or metabolic disturbances, the underlying mechanisms of IBS have for many years remained unclear. Recent re...

Facsimile: +441132429722 Abbreviations: IBS irritable bowel syndrome RCT randomised controlled trial UC ulcerative colitis Keywords: Irritable bowel syndrome Abdominal pain Bloating

bloating in irritable bowel syndrome

aim : the purpose of this study was to describe the occurrence of self report bloating and related factors in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (ibs). background : bloating symptoms are common in patients with ibs and have significant impact on normal daily function. patients and methods : this study was a community-based cross-sectional survey that conducted using a valid questionnaire ba...

IBS-C irritable bowel syndrome with constipation