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Bloating in irritable bowel syndrome
Azadeh Safaee1, Bijan Moghimi-Dehkordi1, Mohamad Amin Pourhoseingholi1
1Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients frequently experience bloating, particularly those with diarrhea or intermittent symptoms. Catastrophic events and depression independently increase the risk of bloating in IBS patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Background:
- Bloating is a prevalent symptom in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- This symptom significantly impairs the daily functioning of IBS patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of self-reported bloating in IBS patients.
- To identify demographic, psychological, and clinical factors associated with bloating in IBS.
Main Methods:
- A community-based, cross-sectional survey utilizing Rome III criteria was conducted.
- Univariate analysis examined the distribution of bloating based on various patient factors.
- 18,180 subjects were initially screened, with 198 diagnosed with IBS.
Main Results:
- 61.6% of IBS patients reported experiencing bloating.
- Bloating was more common in patients with intermittent symptoms and diarrhea compared to constipation.
- Catastrophic life events and depression were identified as independent risk factors for bloating.
Conclusions:
- The study confirms the high prevalence of bloating in IBS patients.
- Further research is necessary to elucidate the interplay of physiological and psychological factors in IBS-related bloating.
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