irritable bowel syndrome: a review article

Authors

homayoon vahedi

reza ansari

mohammad mehdi mir-nasseri

elham jafari

abstract

irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) is the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder noted in the general population worldwide. its chronic nature, signs and symptoms which vary periodically from mild to severe have many negative effects on the quality of life for the sufferer; therefore the appropriate treatment of these patients is highly important. patients should be informed by their doctors that the nature of the disease is benign, and educated on how to deal with and control symptoms of the disease. this article sets out a review of recent studies on the prevalence of ibs in iran and appropriate methods for management of patients affected by ibs.

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middle east journal of digestive diseases

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