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Traditional thoughts on the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21333899     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The pathogenesis of symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is multifactorial and varies from patient to patient. Disturbances of motor function in the small intestine and colon and smooth-muscle dysfunction in other gut and extraintestinal regions are prominent. Abnormalities of sensory function in visceral and somatic structures are detected in most patients with IBS, which may relate to peripheral sensitization or altered central nervous system processing of afferent information. Contributions from psychosocial disturbances are observed in patients from tertiary centers and primary practice. Proof of causation of symptom genesis for most of these factors is limited.
Authors:
William L Hasler
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Gastroenterology clinics of North America     Volume:  40     ISSN:  1558-1942     ISO Abbreviation:  Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2011 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-02-21     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8706257     Medline TA:  Gastroenterol Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  21-43     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier Inc.
Affiliation:
Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan Health System, 3912 Taubman Center, 5362, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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