Rectal Visceral Sensitivity in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome without Psychiatric Comorbidity Compared with Healthy Volunteers
Background. Psychiatric comorbidity and visceral hypersensitivity are common in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but little is known about visceral sensitivity in IBS patients without psychiatric disorders. Aim. We wanted to examine rectal visceral sensitivity in IBS patients without c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/130684 |