Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent disorder of brain-gut interactions that
affects between 5 and 10% of the general population worldwide. The current symptom …

Functional somatic syndromes (FSS), like irritable bowel syndrome or fibromyalgia and other
symptoms reflecting bodily distress, are common in practically all areas of medicine …

Stress, which is defined as an acute threat to homeostasis, shows both short-and long-term
effects on the functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Exposure to stress results in alterations of …

METHODS: PubMed, Cochrane library, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Clinicaltrial. gov
databases were searched for literature published between September 2007 and December …

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) have been re-named as disorders of gut-brain
interactions. These conditions are not only common in clinical practice, but also in the …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains a clinical challenge in the 21 st century. It's the most
commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition and also the most common reason for …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common disorder referred to gastroenterologists
and is characterized by altered bowel habits, abdominal pain, and bloating. Visceral …

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder.
The role of pharmacotherapy for IBS is limited and focused mainly on symptom control …

Objective: To assess the trend in long-term use of antidepressants by persons aged≥ 18
years, and the correlates of such use, in the United States from 1999 to 2010. Method: We …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic gastrointestinal disorder, affects from 3–20% of the
US population, depending on sociocultural and comorbid factors. IBS is characterized by a …