Irritable bowel syndrome: causes and treatment.

M Heitkemper, M Jarrett

Journal: Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates 2002;23(6):256-63

PMID: 11854969

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Abstract

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common health care problem worldwide. In the United States and Northern European countries, more women than men seek health care services for IBS. Nurses are often called on to help women with IBS manage their symptoms. This article reviews the literature related to gender differences in diagnosis, symptoms (gastrointestinal, somatic, and disturbed sleep), and physiologic and psychological factors as well as current pharmacologic therapies used in the management of IBS.

Address: Center for Women's Health Research, Seattle, Washington, USA.

DOI: 10.1097/00001610-200011000-00003

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MeSH Terms: Antidepressive Agents, Cholinergic Antagonists, Colonic Diseases, Functional, Dietary Fiber, Female, Humans, Male, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Psychotherapy, Receptors, Cholecystokinin, Risk Factors, Serotonin Antagonists, Sex Characteristics, Sex Factors, United States