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JAAPA
; 32(3): 38-42, 2019 Mar.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30817479
RESUMO
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional disorder with no organic cause. Risk factors are multifactorial and treatment typically consists of antimotility or stimulant laxatives and antidepressants. This article reviews several newer areas of interest: probiotics, fecal microbiota transplant, a low FODMAP diet, and cognitive behavioral therapy.