Current insights in to the pathophysiology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) represents a functional disorder of gastrointestinal tract without the presence of an anatomic defect, in which abdominal pain is relieved with defecation and is associated with altered bowel habits.</p> <p>IBS includes...

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Main Authors: Karantanos Theodoros, Markoutsaki Theofano, Gazouli Maria, Anagnou Nicholas P, Karamanolis Dimitrios G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Gut Pathogens
Online Access:http://www.gutpathogens.com/content/2/1/3