Search for dissertations about: "IBS"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 70 swedish dissertations containing the word IBS.

  2. 16. Exploring the Biopsychosocial Model in Irritable Bowel Syndrome : with emphasis on stress, comorbidities and fatigue

    Author : Anna-Karin Norlin; Susanna Walter; Åshild Olsen Faresjö; Magnus Falk; Michael P. Jones; Trygve Hausken; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : BackgroundIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic, relapsing, and sometimes disabling, symptombased disorder of gut brain interactions. It has got a female predominance and occurs in all ages, with a slight decrease among elderly. READ MORE

  4. 17. WOMEN WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME. Aspects of quality of life and health

    Author : Mariette Bengtsson; Enheten för kroniska inflammatoriska och degenerativa sjukdomar; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; model of health care; quality of life; Medicin människa och djur ; Medicine human and vertebrates ; irritable bowel syndrome; health;

    Abstract : Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common, worldwide, functional disorder affecting a significant number of people, predominantly women. Etiology and pathophysiology is insufficiently understood, but the research over the past decade has led to progress in the understanding of IBS, and it is generally accepted that the symptoms of IBS are multidetermined. READ MORE

  5. 18. Cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

    Author : Brjánn Ljótsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort combined with altered bowel habits and is associated with impaired quality of life. The prevalence of IBS in the general adult population is approximately 10%. READ MORE

  6. 19. Genetics of irritable bowel syndrome and associated gastrointestinal symptoms

    Author : Maria Henström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects more than one in ten individuals worldwide and is the most common cause of gut illness. It is classified according to the symptom-based Rome criteria as a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) characterized by recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort accompanied with altered bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation or both). READ MORE

  7. 20. Food-related gastrointestinal symptoms, nutrient intake and dietary interventions in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

    Author : Lena Böhn; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; irritable bowel syndrome; gastrointestinal symptoms; diet;

    Abstract : Food is a recurrent problem in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and it is common to exclude foods, which could lead to a reduced nutrient intake. Perceived food intolerance is very common in IBS, but if specific or more generalized food intolerance is the problem is unknown. READ MORE