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Analysis of the Gastrointestinal Symptoms of Uninvestigated Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gut and Liver ; : 192-196, 2009.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-76193
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/

AIMS:

Epidemiological studies suggest that there is a considerable overlap between functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The aim of this study was to examine concurrent gastrointestinal symptoms in FD and IBS.

METHODS:

A total of 186 college students filled out a questionnaire regarding whether they had uninvestigated dyspepsia (UD, FD without endoscopic examination) and IBS based on Rome-II criteria. Gastrointestinal symptoms were measured using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) questionnaire.

RESULTS:

A total of 181 students (98 males, mean age 24.6 years) completed both questionnaires. The prevalence of UD, IBS, and UD+IBS overlap was 12 (6.7%), 40 (22.1%), and 8 (4.4%), respectively. A significant UD+IBS overlap was observed (66.7% IBS in UD, 20.0% UD in IBS). Reflux scores of GSRS in either UD or IBS were significantly greater than in those without. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), defined as weekly occurring moderate symptoms of heartburn and/or acid regurgitation and evaluated using the GSRS, was found in 16 (8.8%) of the subjects. The prevalence of IBS was significantly higher in GERD patients than in non-GERD patients (50.0% vs 19.4%).

CONCLUSIONS:

The considerable overlap not only between UD and IBS, but also between GERD and IBS, suggests the involvement of common pathophysiological disturbances in the two conditions.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Gastroesophageal Reflux / Epidemiologic Studies / Prevalence / Surveys and Questionnaires / Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Dyspepsia / Heartburn Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Gut and Liver Year: 2009 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Gastroesophageal Reflux / Epidemiologic Studies / Prevalence / Surveys and Questionnaires / Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Dyspepsia / Heartburn Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Gut and Liver Year: 2009 Type: Article