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Síndrome de intestino irritable (SII): nuevos conceptos sobre una antigua enfermedad / Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): new concepts on an old disease
Valenzuela E., Jorge.
  • Valenzuela E., Jorge; Universidad de Chile. Departamento de Gastroenterología. Santiago. CL
Rev. Méd. Clín. Condes ; 19(4): 353-359, sept. 2008. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-504161
RESUMEN
El síndrome de intestino irritable es un cuadro clínico frecuente caracterizado por malestar/dolor y ditensión abdominal, diarrea, constipación o alternancia de estos síntomas. Tiene un carácter crónico recurrente. El diagnóstico se basa en el cuadro clínico y en la ausencia de síntomas y signos patológicos en los exámenes de rutina. La fisiopatología es compleja y no totalmente esclarecida, reconociéndose la importancia del estrés emocional, las alteraciones de la relación flora intestinal/sistema inmune de la mucosa intestinal y en algunos casos el antecedente de una infección entérica. Es de buen pronóstico y su tratamiento es sintomático. Es importante una óptima relación médico/paciente.
ABSTRACT
The irritable bowel syndrome is a clinical entity characterized by abdominal distention and pain/discomfort associated with changes in the bowel habit, diarrhoea, constipation or alternating of these symptons. It is a chronic and recurrent condition. Diagnosis is based in the clinical presentation and in the absence of symptoms and signs of severity. The pathophysiology is complex and not completely elucidated although the importance of psychological stress and changes in the relationship of the intestinal flora with the intestinal mucosal immune system are recognized. In some cases a history of intestinal infections is identified. The treatment is addressed to control the symptoms and the prognosis is good. An optimal relationship between the doctor and the patient is of paramount importance.
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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. Méd. Clín. Condes Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Chile/CL

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. Méd. Clín. Condes Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Chile/CL