Irritable bowel syndrome, mental health, and quality of life: Data from a population ‐based survey in Germany (SHIP‐Trend‐0)

Conclusions& InferencesIBS prevalence was relatively low compared to other studies. Factors predicting IBS were of biological, psychological, and social nature. The association between IBS and pain in different areas of the body indicates a potential underlying complex somatic symptom disorder.

Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - November 15, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Birgit Schauer, Hans J. Grabe, Till Ittermann, Markus M. Lerch, Frank U. Weiss, Hubert M önnikes, Henry Völzke, Paul Enck, Juliane Schwille‐Kiuntke Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research