Irritable bowel syndrome: causes and treatment. Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates. [Gastroenterol Nurs] Journal article

Title	Irritable bowel syndrome: causes and treatment.
Author(s)	Heitkemper M, Jarrett M
Institution	Center for Women's Health Research, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Source	Gastroenterol Nurs 2000 Nov-Dec; 23(6):256-63.
MeSH	Antidepressive Agents Cholinergic Antagonists Colonic Diseases, Functional Dietary Fiber Female Humans Male Patient Acceptance of Health Care Psychotherapy Receptors, Cholecystokinin Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. Risk Factors Serotonin Antagonists Sex Characteristics Sex Factors United States
Abstract	Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common health care problem worldwide. In the United States and Northern European countries, more women than men seek health care services for IBS. Nurses are often called on to help women with IBS manage their symptoms. This article reviews the literature related to gender differences in diagnosis, symptoms (gastrointestinal, somatic, and disturbed sleep), and physiologic and psychological factors as well as current pharmacologic therapies used in the management of IBS.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Journal Article Review
PubMed ID	11854969

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