Irritable Bowel Syndrome

: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal (GI) condition characterized by disturbances in bowel habits and abdominal pain in the absence of known organic pathology. IBS reduces quality of life and is costly to treat. It is diagnosed using the symptom-based Rome criteria...

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Published in:The American journal of nursing 2017-06, Vol.117 (6), p.48-55
Main Authors: Weaver, Kristen Ronn, Melkus, Gail DʼEramo, Henderson, Wendy A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal pain
Abdominal Pain - etiology
Bowel habits
Chronic pain
Clinical Protocols
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Epidemiology
Etiology
Habits
Humans
Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - epidemiology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - physiopathology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - therapy
Medical diagnosis
Medical treatment
Mental Disorders - therapy
Nurse's Role
Pathology
Pathophysiology
Professional practice
Quality of Life
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Summary:: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal (GI) condition characterized by disturbances in bowel habits and abdominal pain in the absence of known organic pathology. IBS reduces quality of life and is costly to treat. It is diagnosed using the symptom-based Rome criteria for functional GI disorders, which was recently updated and released as Rome IV. Both physiologic and psychological variables play a role in the etiology of IBS and perpetuate symptoms. Although research has shed light on IBS pathophysiology, therapeutic interventions remain symptom driven, employing both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches. Here, the authors review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of IBS, summarize diagnostic and treatment strategies, and discuss implications for nursing practice.
ISSN:0002-936X
1538-7488
DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000520253.57459.01