Background: A low fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and
polyols diet (LFD) is claimed to improve functional gastrointestinal symptoms (FGSs) …

This Review highlights the stigma associated with irritable bowel syndrome and its impact
on patient care and clinical outcomes. Stigma around irritable bowel syndrome is prevalent …

Abstract Background and Aims Tofacitinib is an oral, small molecule Janus kinase [JAK]
inhibitor that is being investigated for ulcerative colitis [UC]. We evaluated health-related …

Background Patients with inflammatory bowel disease report multiple symptoms, but the
relationships among co-occurring symptoms are poorly understood. This study aimed to …

Abstract Background and Aims This review is the first to evaluate the burden of ulcerative
colitis [UC] on patients' quality of life by synthesizing data from studies comparing scores …

Background Behavioral symptoms, including mood disorders, substantially impact the
quality of life of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), even when clinical …

Purpose The 32-item Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ-32) is the most
frequently used instrument to capture disease-specific quality of life in randomized clinical …

Symptoms (pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression, and anxiety) in inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD) are associated with reduced quality of life. Understanding how IBD symptoms …

Objective To consolidate existing qualitative studies which examined the experiences and
needs of adults living with IBS, and to gather a holistic insight for future directions and …

Few studies have investigated emotional experiences in people living with inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD). However, self-conscious emotions, including embarrassment and …