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Disturbances in small bowel motility.

E M Quigley1

  • 1Department of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Cork, Cork University Hospital, Ireland.

Bailliere'S Best Practice & Research. Clinical Gastroenterology
|December 2, 1999
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Small intestine motor abnormalities may play a role in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Further research into sensorimotor interactions is needed to understand symptom development in IBS.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Neurogastroenterology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • The small intestine is increasingly recognized as a potential source of dysmotility in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Previous studies have identified motor abnormalities like clustered contractions and altered transit, but their clinical significance is uncertain.
  • Interpreting findings is challenging due to variations in study design, symptom overlap, and confounding factors like stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of small intestine dysmotility in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • To explore the potential contribution of sensorimotor interactions to IBS symptom development.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on small intestine motor function in IBS patients.

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  • Analysis of reported motor abnormalities, including contraction patterns and intestinal transit.
  • Consideration of confounding factors influencing study interpretations.

    • Main Results:

    • Several motor abnormalities have been observed in the small intestine of some IBS patients.
    • These include clustered contractions, exaggerated post-prandial motor responses, and altered intestinal transit.
    • The precise significance and clinical relevance of these motor findings remain unclear.

    Conclusions:

    • While small intestine motor dysfunction may not fully explain all IBS symptoms, it is a significant area of investigation.
    • Sensorimotor interactions are likely crucial in the development of IBS symptoms and warrant further research.
    • Understanding these interactions may lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for IBS.