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digestive diseases (dd) |
| Title: |
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome. |
| Author: |
n/a |
| Source: |
Baltimore, MD: AGA Institute. 2007. 4 p. |
| Availability: |
Available from AGA Institute. PO Box 758779, Baltimore, MD 21275. Website: www.gastro.org. Price: Available free of charge on website. |
| Abstract: |
This brochure from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) provides an overview of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder of the intestine that leads to crampy pain, gassiness, bloating, and changes in bowel habits, including constipation and diarrhea. The brochure reviews the lifestyle impact of IBS and outlines the causes and triggers of the condition, which can include problems with colonic motility, an oversensitive gastrointestinal tract, certain foods, hormones associated with the menstrual cycle, and emotional conflict or stress. The brochure describes how IBS is diagnosed, the relationship between IBS and more serious problems, and treatment options, including the role of a healthy diet, dietary fiber, small meals, and the role of medicines in relieving IBS symptoms. Another section explores the interplay between diet, stress, and IBS. A final section summarizes the basic information presented in the brochure. One illustration presents the organs of the digestive system labeled in a simple line drawing. Readers are referred to the AGA website at www.gastro.org/patient for more information about digestive health and to find a local AGA member physician. 6 figures. |
| Format: |
Brochure/Pamphlet |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Digestive System Diseases. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Diarrhea. Constipation. Etiology. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Patient Care Management. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Patient Education. Drug Effects. Dietary Fiber. Nutrition. Risk Factors. Abdominal Pain. Motility Disorders. Diagnostic Tests. Drug Therapy. Anatomy. Physiology. Stress. |
| Publication Number: |
DDBR10403 |
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