Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract with unknown etiology. Recent clinical data support a link between changes in fecal microbiota with decreased biodiversity and the development of irritable bowel syndrome. Whether these changes of the microbiota are caused by the disease or whether they develop during the course of the disease remains unclear. Several studies ...

The irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) incidence and its related risk factors greatly vary among communities. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate occurrence of IBS modifiable amongst medical students at University Hail, Saudi Arabia. Methodology involved a cross-sectional examination performed Ha’il University, Ha’il, Arabia, during period from November 2021 February 2022. About 3...

Irritable bowel syndrome is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal disorder that threatens the quality of life of millions and poses a substantial financial burden on healthcare systems around the world. Intense research into the human microbiome has led to fascinating discoveries which directly and indirectly implicate the diversity and function of this occult organ in irritable bowel syndrome (I...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most frequently seen functional bowel diseases characterized by recurrent abdominal pains and change in bowel habits (diarrhea/constipation). IBS is a long-term illness in which patients suffer from chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms despite the fact that routine clinical investigations are normal. Although regional variation exists, the preval...

62 IBS: CLINICAL SYMPTOMS IBS is a disorder in which abdominal pain or discomfort is a primary symptom. It is accompanied by a change in bowel habit and abnormal stool frequency (defined as >3 bowel movements per day [diarrhea] or <3 bowel movements per week [constipation]) (1). IBS patients also commonly report hard or loose/watery stools, a feeling of incomplete evacuation after bowel movemen...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-a complex, multifaceted condition, broadly characterized by abdominal pain/discomfort associated with altered bowel habits-is among the most prevalent gastrointestinal motility disorders and is one the commonest conditions seen by gastroenterologists in their daily practice.(1), In clinical practice, a positive diagnosis of IBS is usually made by symptom criteria ...

UNLABELLED Some patients previously diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may develop microscopic colitis or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). AIM To estimate the prevalence of microscopic colitis and SIBO in patients with IBS, to evaluate the symptoms and the efficacy of treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS We examined patients with IBS admitted in our clinic during a three-...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurring abdominal pain associated with alterations in bowel habits. We hypothesized that patients with chronic visceral pain associated with IBS may have microstructural differences in the brain compared with healthy control subjects (HCs), indicative of long-term neural reorganization of

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...