Search for dissertations about: "visceral perception"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words visceral perception.

  2. 1. Peripheral and central factors in the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome

    Author : Iris Posserud; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : irritable bowel syndrome IBS ; visceral perception; rectal perception; visceral hypersensitivity; gastrointestinal symptoms; hypervigilance; selective attention; stress; small intestinal bacterial overgrowth; rectal barostat; small bowel motility; gastrointestinal dysmotility;

    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

  4. 2. Irritable bowel syndrome. Pathophysiological and clinical aspects

    Author : Magnus Simrén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Irritable bowel syndrome; manometry; colonic perception; visceral hypersensitivity; lipids; gastrointestinal peptides; food; quality of life; anxiety; depression; fatigue;

    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

  5. 3. Thin-fibre signalling in humans: Cortical processing of sensory afference and autonomic efference

    Author : Karin Rylander; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : CT afferent; thin fibre; autonomic; insula; fMRI;

    Abstract : Thin nerve fibres innervate the entire human body and mediate sensations such as pain, temperature and visceral sensory input. Moreover, a special class of unmyelinated afferents responsive to light touch has recently been found in humans: C-tactile (CT) fibres. READ MORE

  6. 4. Improving the functional properties of Lactobacillus reuteri

    Author : Anton Pallin; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Lactobacillus reuteri is one of the most clinically studied probiotic bacteria. It has e.g. been shown to reduce the incidence and alleviate infantile colic and acute diarrhoea in children aged 3-60 months. READ MORE

  7. 5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Diagnostic Symptom Criteria and Impact of Rectal Distensions on Cortisol and Electrodermal Activity

    Author : Susanna Walter; Olof Hallböök; Göran Bodemar; Magnus Simrén; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS ; diarrhoea- and constipation-predominant; stress; nervous; cortisol; Gastroenterology; Gastroenterologi;

    Abstract : In a population prevalence questionnaire study we demonstrated that constipation and fecal incontinence are common problems in the general Swedish population with a similar magnitude as in other Western countries. 95.6% of the population had between three bowel movements per day and three per week. READ MORE