Search for dissertations about: "visceral hypersensitivity"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words visceral hypersensitivity.
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1. Peripheral and central factors in the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome
Abstract : Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by abdominal pain and/or discomfort together with abnormal bowel habits. The pathophysiology is complex and incompletely understood. READ MORE
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2. Mechanisms underlying inflammation, symptoms and quality of life in ulcerative colitis
Abstract : A substantial proportion of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) in remission demonstrate gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, despite the absence of ongoing inflammation in the colon. The underlying mechanisms of these symptoms are still not clear. READ MORE
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3. Sensory and secretory responses to intestinal distension; implications for the pathophysiology of the irritable bowel syndrome
Abstract : Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gut disorder, characterized by abdominal pain and/or discomfort associated with disturbed bowel habits. The pathophysiology of IBS is complex and still largely unknown, although visceral hypersensitivity is frequently associated with the disease. READ MORE
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4. Irritable bowel syndrome. Pathophysiological and clinical aspects
Abstract : Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by abdominal pain and/or discomfort related to abnormal bowel habits. Gastrointestinal (GI) motility disturbances, visceral hypersensitivity and psychological factors are involved in the pathophysiology of IBS. READ MORE
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5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Studies of central pathophysiological mechanisms and effects of treatment
Abstract : Background and aimsIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. The societal costs of the disorder are significant, as are its negative effects on quality of life. READ MORE