Pharmacotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the brain-gut axis; the pathophysiological mechanisms include altered colonic motility, bile acid metabolism, neurohormonal regulation, immune dysfunction, alterations in the epithelial barrier and secretory properties of the gut. This article reviews...

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Main Authors: Michael Camilleri, Alexander C. Ford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/6/11/101