TY - JOUR
T1 - Irritable bowel syndrome
AU - Zaman, Atif
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common diagnose made in the primary care setting and is responsible for up to 40% of referrals to gastroenterologist. Approximately 70% of persons who meet the diagnostic criteria for IBS do not seek health care, and the remaining account for 12% of visits to primary care providers. IBS is a functional bowel disorder comprising abdominal pain associated with defecation or a change in bowel habit with features of disordered defecation and distension in the absence of any demonstrable abnormality. The diagnosis is based on clinical findings and the exclusion of other disorders. New pharmaceutical agents are available to treat the underlying disorder; however, the treatment of IBS still involves a comprehensive, multicomponent approach that includes medical management of dominant symptoms, dietary modifications, and, possibly, psychotherapy.
AB - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common diagnose made in the primary care setting and is responsible for up to 40% of referrals to gastroenterologist. Approximately 70% of persons who meet the diagnostic criteria for IBS do not seek health care, and the remaining account for 12% of visits to primary care providers. IBS is a functional bowel disorder comprising abdominal pain associated with defecation or a change in bowel habit with features of disordered defecation and distension in the absence of any demonstrable abnormality. The diagnosis is based on clinical findings and the exclusion of other disorders. New pharmaceutical agents are available to treat the underlying disorder; however, the treatment of IBS still involves a comprehensive, multicomponent approach that includes medical management of dominant symptoms, dietary modifications, and, possibly, psychotherapy.
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U2 - 10.1016/S1098-3597(02)90003-7
DO - 10.1016/S1098-3597(02)90003-7
M3 - Article
C2 - 12739324
AN - SCOPUS:0036121555
SN - 1098-3597
VL - 4
SP - 22
EP - 31
JO - Clinical cornerstone
JF - Clinical cornerstone
IS - 4
ER -