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An approach to the care of patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Adam D. Farmer, Emma M. Wood, James K. Ruffle

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KEY POINTS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of gut–brain interaction (previously referred to as a functional gastrointestinal disorder), characterized by abdominal pain associated with a change in frequency or form of bowel habit. Irritable bowel syndrome accounts for more than 40% of

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KEY POINTS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of gut–brain interaction (previously referred to as a functional gastrointestinal disorder), characterized by abdominal pain associated with a change in frequency or form of bowel habit. Irritable bowel syndrome accounts for more than 40% of

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KEY POINTS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of gut–brain interaction (previously referred to as a functional gastrointestinal disorder), characterized by abdominal pain associated with a change in frequency or form of bowel habit. Irritable bowel syndrome accounts for more than 40% of

Key concepts: Irritable bowel syndrome, Medicine, Gastrointestinal disorder, Abdominal pain, Gastroenterology, Functional gastrointestinal disorder, Internal medicine, Diarrhea

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