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The irritable bowel syndrome.

D L Wingate1

  • 1Gastrointestinal Science Research Unit, London Hospital Medical College, England.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is now better defined by specific symptoms, suggesting a gut motor abnormality and visceral hypersensitivity. Further understanding of IBS could lead to improved patient management strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has historically been ill-defined, leading to diagnostic confusion.
  • Previous diagnostic approaches often included patients with unexplained abdominal discomfort without specific criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the definition of IBS based on specific symptom clusters.
  • To explore the underlying pathophysiology of IBS.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing recent research to establish positive identification criteria for IBS patients.
  • Analyzing the potential physiological mechanisms involved in IBS.

Main Results:

  • IBS can be positively identified through a specific cluster of symptoms.
  • Evidence suggests a diffuse gut motor abnormality and visceral hypersensitivity in IBS patients.

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Conclusions:

  • Refined diagnostic criteria improve the identification of IBS.
  • IBS may involve gut dysmotility and heightened visceral sensitivity, with a possible central nervous system component.
  • Enhanced understanding of IBS pathophysiology is crucial for developing more effective treatments.