Síndrome de intestino irritable / Irritable bowel syndrome
Rev. méd. Chile
;
129(5): 576-80, mayo 2001.
Article
in Spanish
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ABSTRACT
Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disease with highly variable symptoms and difficult to diagnose. The clinical picture is fundamental to reach a correct diagnosis and discard other gastrointestinal diseases. Its etiology is not well known; psychological problems and stress probably play an important role in the development of the disease. Irritable bowel syndrome impairs the quality of life of patients and is a frequent cause of consultation in primary care. Its therapy is basically symptomatic and requires psychological support. The physician must warn his/her patients that immediate results are rarely obtained and that a prolonged clinical follow up may be necessary
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Main subject:
Psychophysiologic Disorders
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Colonic Diseases, Functional
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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