Management of irritable bowel syndrome in the patient with ulcerative colitis

Philip M. Ginsburg, Theodore M. Bayless

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Abstract

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common disorders in gastroenterology, affecting 10–15 % of the US population and accounting for one-quarter to one-half of all visits to digestive health specialists. With such a high prevalence, it may be inferred that a significant number of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) also suffer from coexisting IBS. Indeed, it is widely believed that the prevalence of IBS is greater in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), affecting an estimated one-third of UC patients in remission. Recent research demonstrating a possible association between low-grade inflammation and IBS highlights the interconnecting relationship between inflammatory and functional disorders.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMedical Therapy of Ulcerative Colitis
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages431-438
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781493916771
ISBN (Print)9781493916764
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Diarrhea
  • IPAA
  • Inflammation
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Prevalence
  • Proctosigmoiditis
  • Ulcerative colitis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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