Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Weaver, Kristen R.; Melkus, Gail D’Eramo; Henderson, Wendy A.

doi:10.1097/01.naj.0000520253.57459.01

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“…The prevalence rates of IBS are ranging from 7% to 21% in the general population [1]. IBS is branded by troubles in bowel habits and abdominal pain in the absence of recognized organic pathology [2]. IBS is widely accepted as a mysterious brain-gut complaint [3].…”

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Dietary Habits in Northern Saudi Arabia

Alharbi¹,

Alateeq²,

Alshammari³

et al. 2019

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Background: dietary habit is one of the most universally recounted initiators of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The objective of the present study was to determine the role of some dietary habits in the etiology of IBS in Northern Saudi Arabia. Methodology: In this community based cross-sectional survey, data about IBS were obtained from 930 Saudi volunteers living in the city of Hail, Northern Saudi Arabia. IBS was diagnosed using Rome IV criteria. Results: The prevalence of IBS was 11% among males vs. 12.5% among females. The prevalence of IBS symptoms among males was 30% vs. 36.5% females. IBS was significantly associated with reduced water intake, the RR (95% CI) = 1.1800 (1.0146 to 1.3722), P = 0.0316. In the present study, the majority of the study population 904/929 (97.3%) didn't accustom to vegetables/fruits intake. Conclusion: IBS is prevalent in Northern Saudi Arabia, both among males and females with relatively increasing among females. Low water intake and insufficient fibers intake (particularly, in vegetables and fruits) might be behind the growing prevalence of IBS in Saudi Arabia.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Dietary Habits in Northern Saudi Arabia

Alharbi¹,

Alateeq²,

Alshammari³

et al. 2019

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“…Irritable bowel syndrome is associated with hereditary factors, psychological factors and lifestyle habits. Psychological factors such as anxiety, and depression [7]. Lifestyle habits such as follows diet high in fat or irritating food, and smoking [6].…”

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Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Nursing Students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Al.qarni¹,

Almutairi²,

Bamatraf³

et al. 2019

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Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder that may be triggered by enteric pathogens. Research problem: Studies show IBS syndrome is a common disorder worldwide, for example 5-20% in the United States have irritable bowel syndrome, mostly among adults with age < 50 years old. Also, there is a study conducted in Al-Ahsa in 2017 that show the prevalence of IBS between medical student and interns in Saudi Arabia is 31.8%. Another study was conducted in Hail in 2018 among medical students show that 18% of the participants have been diagnosed with irritable syndrome. Moreover, no study was conducted exclusively among females nursing students in Jeddah. Materials: The questionnaire was adapted from a validated survey that was previously used. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 193 undergraduate nursing students (second, third and fourth years) at King Abdul-Aziz university. Results: The results showed that 17.6% of nursing students at King Abdul-Aziz having IBS. Conclusion: The results showed that the prevalence of IBS is 17.6%. Recommendations: We recommend Screening for IBS and psychological problems and Stress management course. Also, we recommend to ministry of education to provide relaxation room for students at colleges.

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“…The development of the disease is closely associated with genetic background, psychosocial issues and inflammation of the host. Studies on the mechanism of IBS have focused on visceral hypersensitivity, abnormal GI motility, abnormalities in intestinal flora, low‐grade mucosal inflammation, altered pain perception by the central nervous system as well as humoral factors . However, the exact mechanism of IBS remains unclear and studies on its pathogenesis have focused on identifying the causes at the molecular level.…”

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confidence: 99%