Guidelines on the irritable bowel syndrome: mechanisms and practical management

E. Spiller, Robert; Aziz, Qasim; Creed, Francis; Emmanuel, Anton; A. Houghton, Lesley; Hungin, Pali; Jones, Roger; Kumar, Dinesh; Rubin, Greg; Trudgill, Nigel; J. Whorwell, Peter

doi:10.1136/gut.2007.119446

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Guidelines on the irritable bowel syndrome: mechanisms and practical management

Published in Gut • May 8, 2007

Authors:

Robert E. Spiller

Qasim Aziz

Francis Creed

Abstract

BACKGROUND: IBS affects 5-11% of the population of most countries. Prevalence peaks in the third and fourth decades, with a female predominance. AIM: To provide a guide for the assessment and management of adult patients with irritable bowel syndrome. METHODS: Members of the Clinical Services Commit...

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Irritable bowel syndrome

Medicine

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