Irritable bowel syndrome in a psychiatristxs practice (the problem of nosological independence) and a possibility of its treatment with antidepressants (in case of paroxetine efficacy)

• Main Authors: Dmitry Sergeyevich Danilov, V D Morozova, I G Korobkova, T V Lukyanova
• Format: Article
• Language: Russian
• Published: IMA-PRESS LLC 2013-11-01
• Series: Nevrologiâ, Nejropsihiatriâ, Psihosomatika
• Subjects: irritable bowel syndrome; nosological independence; borderline mental disorders; somatoform disorder; depression; neuroses; autonomic dysfunction; psychotropic agents; antidepressants; paroxetine
• Online Access: https://nnp.ima-press.net/nnp/article/view/192
• ISSN: 2074-2711; 2310-1342

The paper discusses whether the irritable bowel syndrome is an independent nosological entity. It presents data on the association of this functional disease with mental disorders with emphasis on comorbidity with depression, as well as on the efficiency of psychopharmacotherapy options. Particular attention is given to the possibility of using antidepressants. An observation of the efficacy of paroxetine is outlined.