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Rábago R, Bonilla A, Escamilla-Diego E, Higuera de la Tijera MF, Schmulson M. Pictograms are more effective than verbal descriptors in Spanish for bloating and distension. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2022; 34:e14364. [PMID: 35394646 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is no translation for bloating in Spanish, and distension is very technical. AIMS To evaluate pictograms for assessing bloating/distension in patients with general gastroenterology (Study 1, n = 88) and in those with irritable bowel syndrome [IBS] (Study 2: n = 144), and to correlate them with verbal descriptors (VDs) and physician's diagnosis (PDx). METHODS Patients answered the Rome III Questionnaire with VDs and pictograms, and were consulted by two gastroenterology fellows (PDx). Correlations were conducted with Cohen's kappa, and ROC curves were used to contrast pictograms and VDs with PDx. RESULTS "Inflammation" was the most frequent VDs, while distension was commonly interpreted as a sensation ("inflammation") and/or increased abdominal girth. In patients not reporting bloating/distension with VDs, pictograms detected these symptoms in (Study 1 and Study 2) 82.2 and 89.6% of patients. In addition, pictograms showed a positive agreement with PDx, kappa: 0.63 (p < 0.0001) and 0.8 (p < 0.0001); and a negative agreement with VD, kappa: -0.45 (p = 0.05) and -0.1 (p = 0.2), respectively, in studies 1 and 2. Pictograms were more sensitive and specific than VDs (Study 1: ROC = 0.90 (95% CI: 0.80-0.96), p < 0.0001 versus 0.74 (0.62-0.88), p < 0.0001; Study 2: 0.99 (0.98-1.00), p = 0.004 versus 0.32 (0.10-0.54), p = 0.294). CONCLUSIONS Pictograms are more effective than Spanish VDs for bloating/distension in patients consulting for gastroenterology problems and those with IBS, supporting their usefulness in the clinic and research studies.
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- Ruth Rábago
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Hígado, Páncreas y Motilidad (HIPAM)-Unidad de Investigación en Medicina Experimental, Faculty of Medicine-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Hígado, Páncreas y Motilidad (HIPAM)-Unidad de Investigación en Medicina Experimental, Faculty of Medicine-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
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Sperber AD. Review article: epidemiology of IBS and other bowel disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2021; 54 Suppl 1:S1-S11. [PMID: 34927754 DOI: 10.1111/apt.16582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The disorders of gut-brain interactions (DGBI) are a spectrum of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders that involve the entire GI tract and are usually categorised into four major anatomic GI regions, oesophageal, gastroduodenal, bowel and anorectal. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a bowel DGBI, is one of the most researched DGBI and has been the subject of copious epidemiological studies. Prevalence rates are based on diagnostic criteria. In the case of IBS, there are three central obstacles to attaining a clear picture of prevalence: the absence of biomarkers, the multitude of diagnostic criteria used over the years, and the heterogeneous nature of the methodology used in epidemiologic surveys. When the results of multiple studies, conducted over a long period of time, using different diagnostic criteria and different research methodology, and involving different study populations are pooled to determine a single summary prevalence rate it is difficult to interpret the results and to determine their reliability and significance. This pitfall is insufficiently recognised and unfortunate because prevalence rates are important for understanding the burden of disease, for allocating healthcare and research resources, and for incentivising and prioritising new treatments. The aims of the present paper are to highlight our knowledge and understanding of IBS epidemiology within the context of other DGBI, and to present strategies to improve epidemiological research, especially in advance of the new Rome V criteria, to be published in 2026.
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- Ami D Sperber
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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Norwood DA, Dominguez LB, Paredes AA, Montalvan EE, Rodriguez Murillo A, Dougherty MK, Palsson OS, Dominguez RL, Morgan DR. Prevalence and Associated Dietary Factors of Rome IV Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Rural Western Honduras. Dig Dis Sci 2021; 66:3086-3095. [PMID: 33089482 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06639-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The literature is limited regarding the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in Central America, and the role of dietary factors. METHODS The Rome IV diagnostic questionnaire and National Cancer Institute Diet History questionnaire were administered in one-on-one interviews to a distributed cross section of the general adult population of Western Honduras. Our aim was to estimate prevalence of common FGIDs and symptoms and their relationships to dietary habits. RESULTS In total, 815 subjects were interviewed, of whom 151 fulfilled criteria for an FGID (18.5%). Gastroduodenal FGIDs were noted in 9.4%, with epigastric pain syndrome (EPS) more common than postprandial distress syndrome, 8.5% versus 1.6%. Among bowel disorders, functional abdominal bloating (FAB) was most prevalent (6.3%), followed by irritable bowel syndrome (3.6%), functional diarrhea (FDr; 3.4%), and functional constipation (1.1%). A significant inverse association was noted between regular bean intake and any FGID (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.27-0.63), driven by IBS and FDr. Vegetable consumption was associated with lower prevalence of functional diarrhea (OR 0.12; 95% CI 0.04-0.35) and any diarrheal disorder (OR 0.11; 95% CI 0.04-0.31). Subjects with a median daily intake of ≥ 4 corn tortillas had 1.75 (95% CI 1.22-2.50) times the odds of having any FGID. CONCLUSIONS FGIDs were common in this rural low-resource setting in Central America, with an intriguing distribution of specific FGIDs. EPS and FAB were common, but IBS was not. Local dietary factors were associated with specific FGIDs, suggesting that diet may play a role in global variations of FGIDs.
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- Dalton A Norwood
- Western Honduras Gastric Cancer Prevention Initiative, Western Regional Hospital, Hospital de Occidente, Avenida Solidaridad, 41101, Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras
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- Western Honduras Gastric Cancer Prevention Initiative, Western Regional Hospital, Hospital de Occidente, Avenida Solidaridad, 41101, Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras
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- Western Honduras Gastric Cancer Prevention Initiative, Western Regional Hospital, Hospital de Occidente, Avenida Solidaridad, 41101, Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras
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- Western Honduras Gastric Cancer Prevention Initiative, Western Regional Hospital, Hospital de Occidente, Avenida Solidaridad, 41101, Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras
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- Western Honduras Gastric Cancer Prevention Initiative, Western Regional Hospital, Hospital de Occidente, Avenida Solidaridad, 41101, Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 4182, Bioinformatics, 130 Mason Farm RD, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-6134, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 4182, Bioinformatics, 130 Mason Farm RD, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-6134, USA
- Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 130 Mason Farm Road, CB# 7080, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Western Honduras Gastric Cancer Prevention Initiative, Western Regional Hospital, Hospital de Occidente, Avenida Solidaridad, 41101, Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), 373 Boshell Building, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294-0012, USA.
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Sperber AD. Epidemiology and Burden of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An International Perspective. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2021; 50:489-503. [PMID: 34304784 DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2021.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) prevalence rates are based on diagnostic criteria, the basis for case definitions. Diagnostic criteria have a substantial impact on prevalence rates, which are significant for understanding burden of disease, comparing global subpopulations, generating pathophysiologic research, allocating of health care and research resources, and incentivizing and prioritizing new treatments. There are substantial methodological pitfalls in epidemiologic research, so determining regional and global IBS prevalence rates is problematic. The Rome Foundation Global Epidemiology Study was designed to resolve these problems and achieve more valid results. The results of this study are presented in detail; future directions are discussed.
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- Ami D Sperber
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel.
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Latenstein CSS, Hannink G, van der Bilt JDW, Donkervoort SC, Eijsbouts QAJ, Heisterkamp J, Nieuwenhuijs VB, Schreinemakers JMJ, Wiering B, Boermeester MA, Drenth JPH, van Laarhoven CJHM, Dijkgraaf MGW, de Reuver PR. A Clinical Decision Tool for Selection of Patients With Symptomatic Cholelithiasis for Cholecystectomy Based on Reduction of Pain and a Pain-Free State Following Surgery. JAMA Surg 2021; 156:e213706. [PMID: 34379080 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.3706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Importance There is currently no consensus on the indication for cholecystectomy in patients with uncomplicated gallstone disease. Objective To report on the development and validation of a multivariable prediction model to better select patients for surgery. Design, Setting, and Participants This study evaluates data from 2 multicenter prospective trials (the previously published Scrutinizing (In)efficient Use of Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Trial Concerning Variation in Practice [SECURE] and the Standardized Work-up for Symptomatic Cholecystolithiasis [Success] trial) collected from the outpatient clinics of 25 Dutch hospitals between April 2014 and June 2019 and including 1561 patients with symptomatic uncomplicated cholelithiasis, defined as gallstone disease without signs of complicated cholelithiasis (ie, biliary pancreatitis, cholangitis, common bile duct stones or cholecystitis). Data were analyzed from January 2020 to June 2020. Exposures Patient characteristics, comorbidity, surgical outcomes, pain, and symptoms measured at baseline and at 6 months' follow-up. Main Outcomes and Measures A multivariable regression model to predict a pain-free state or a clinically relevant reduction in pain after surgery. Model performance was evaluated using calibration and discrimination. Results A total of 1561 patients were included (494 patients in 7 hospitals in the development cohort and 1067 patients in 24 hospitals in the validation cohort; 6 hospitals included patients in both cohorts). In the development cohort, 395 patients (80.0%) underwent cholecystectomy. After surgery, 225 patients (57.0%) reported that they were pain free and 295 (74.7%) reported a clinically relevant reduction in pain. A multivariable prediction model showed that increased age, no history of abdominal surgery, increased visual analog scale pain score at baseline, pain radiation to the back, pain reduction with simple analgesics, nausea, and no heartburn were independent predictors of clinically relevant pain reduction after cholecystectomy. After internal validation, good discrimination was found (C statistic, 0.80; 95% CI, 0.74-0.84) between patients with and without clinically relevant pain reduction. The model had very good overall calibration and minimal underestimation of the probability. External validation indicated a good discrimination between patients with and without clinically relevant pain reduction (C statistic, 0.74; 95% CI, 0.70-0.78) and fair calibration with some overestimation of probability by the model. Conclusions and Relevance The model validated in this study may help predict the probability of pain reduction after cholecystectomy and thus aid surgeons in deciding whether patients with uncomplicated cholelithiasis will benefit from cholecystectomy.
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- Department of Operating Rooms, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Ziekenhuis, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Slingeland Ziekenhuis, Doetinchem, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Wang MC, Zaydi AI, Lin WH, Lin JS, Liong MT, Wu JJ. Putative Probiotic Strains Isolated from Kefir Improve Gastrointestinal Health Parameters in Adults: a Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2021; 12:840-850. [PMID: 31749128 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-019-09615-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The dairy products remain as the largest reservoir for isolation of probiotic microorganisms. While probiotics have been immensely reported to exert various health benefits, it is also a common notion that these health potentials are strain and host dependent, leading to the need of more human evidence based on specific strains, health targets, and populations. This randomized, single-blind, and placebo-controlled human study aimed to evaluate the potential benefits of putative probiotic strains isolated from kefir on gastrointestinal parameters in fifty-six healthy adults. The consumption of AB-kefir (Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. fermentum, L. helveticus, L. paracasei, L. rhamnosus, and Streptococcus thermophiles; total 10 log CFU/sachet) daily for 3 week reduced symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating (P = 0.014), and appetite (P = 0.041) in male subjects as compared to the control. Gut microbiota distribution profiles were shifted upon consumption of AB-kefir compared to baseline, where the abundance of bifidobacteria was increased in male subjects and maintained upon cessation of AB-kefir consumption. The consumption of AB-kefir also increased gastrointestinal abundance of total anaerobes (P = 0.038) and total bacterial (P = 0.049) in female subjects compared to the control after 3 weeks. Our results indicated that AB-kefir could potentially be developed as a natural strategy to improve gastrointestinal functions in adults.
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- Ming-Cheng Wang
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Culture Collection and Research Institute, SYNBIO TECH INC., Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Laboratory Science in Medicine, School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Narayanan SP, Anderson B, Bharucha AE. Sex- and Gender-Related Differences in Common Functional Gastroenterologic Disorders. Mayo Clin Proc 2021; 96:1071-1089. [PMID: 33814075 PMCID: PMC8075061 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders (FGIDs) result from central and peripheral mechanisms, cause chronic remitting-relapsing symptoms, and are associated with comorbid conditions and impaired quality of life. This article reviews sex- and gender-based differences in the prevalence, pathophysiologic factors, clinical characteristics, and management of functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that together affect approximately 1 in 4 people in the United States. These conditions are more common in women. Among patients with IBS, women are more likely to have severe symptoms and coexistent anxiety or depression; constipation or bloating and diarrhea are more common in women and men, respectively, perhaps partly because defecatory disorders, which cause constipation, are more common in women. Current concepts suggest that biological disturbances (eg, persistent mucosal inflammation after acute gastroenteritis) interact with other environmental factors (eg, abuse) and psychological stressors, which influence the brain and gut to alter GI tract motility or sensation, thereby causing symptoms. By comparison to a considerable understanding of sex-based differences in the pathogenesis of visceral hypersensitivity in animal models, we know less about the contribution of these differences to FGID in humans. Slow gastric emptying and colon transit are more common in healthy women than in men, but effects of gonadal hormones on colon transit are less important than in rodents. Although increased visceral sensation partly explains symptoms, the effects of sex on visceral sensation, colonic permeability, and the gut microbiome are less prominent in humans than rodents. Whether sex or gender affects response to medications or behavioral therapy in FD or IBS is unclear because most patients in these studies are women.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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Lee JY, Park KS. [Gender Difference in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2018; 72:163-169. [PMID: 30419641 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2018.72.4.163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Functional gastrointestinal diseases (FGIDs) are known to be influenced more by a lowering of the quality of life, such as mental health and sleep quality, compared to organic diseases. Genetic, microbiological, molecular biological, and social environmental factors are involved in the pathophysiology of FGIDs. In particular, mental factors, such as depression and anxiety, play a major role in the development of FGIDs. The prevalence of most FGIDs is higher in women. Gender needs to be analyzed in patients with FGIDs because it can have a great influence on the onset of FGIDs. Because there are differences in the treatment response according to gender, further research in the development of therapeutic drugs considering this gender difference will be needed, and ultimately it will be possible to lower the prevalence of FGIDs and improve the quality of life of patients.
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- Ju Yup Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Fjermestad KW, Nyhus L, Kanavin ØJ, Heiberg A, Hoxmark LB. Health Survey of Adults with Neurofibromatosis 1 Compared to Population Study Controls. J Genet Couns 2018; 27:1102-1110. [DOI: 10.1007/s10897-018-0229-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Eisdorfer I, Shalev V, Goren S, Chodick G, Muhsen K. Sex differences in urea breath test results for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection: a large cross-sectional study. Biol Sex Differ 2018; 9:1. [PMID: 29291751 PMCID: PMC5749022 DOI: 10.1186/s13293-017-0161-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Helicobacter pylori causes peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer only in a subset of infected persons. Sex differences were shown in results of urea breath test (UBT), a commonly used test for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection. However, factors that might explain these differences, or affect UBT values, are not fully understood. We examined differences in UBT values between H. pylori-infected men and women while adjusting for background characteristics such as age, body mass index (BMI), and smoking. Methods A cross-sectional study was undertaken using coded data from the computerized database of Maccabi Health Services in Israel. Included were adults examined for UBT during 2002–2012 and were found H. pylori positive (UBT > 3.5‰). Multivariable linear mixed models were performed to assess the relationship between sex and UBT quantitative results, while adjusting for background characteristics. Results A total of 76,403 patients were included (52% of examined patients during the study period). Adjusted mean UBT value was significantly higher in women 33.8‰ (95% CI 33.4, 34.1) than in men 24.9‰ (95% CI 24.5, 25.3). A significant (P < 0.001) interaction was found between sex and smoking, showing diminished sex-differences in UBT results in smokers. Adjusted mean UBT values increased significantly with age and decreased with BMI, and it was higher in people who lived in low vs high socioeconomic status communities and lower in smokers vs non-smokers. Conclusions Systemic differences exist between men and women in quantitative UBT results. Host-related and environmental factors might affect UBT quantitative results. These findings have clinical implications regarding confirmation of the success of H. pylori eradication after treatment in various subgroups.
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- Ido Eisdorfer
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, 69978, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, 69978, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Medical Informatics Division, Maccabi Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, 69978, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, 69978, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Medical Informatics Division, Maccabi Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, 69978, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Soghomonyan S, Abdel-Rasoul M, Zuleta-Alarcon A, Grants I, Davila V, Yu J, Zhang C, Whitaker EE, Bergese SD, Stoicea N, Arsenescu R, Christofi FL. Clopidogrel IBS Patients Have Higher Incidence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms Influenced by Age and Gender. Dig Dis Sci 2017; 62:2728-2743. [PMID: 28840395 PMCID: PMC6075816 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-017-4707-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clopidogrel is an irreversible antagonist of P2Y12 receptors (P2Y12Rs) used as an antiplatelet drug to reduce risk of thrombosis. P2Y12Rs are expressed in gastrointestinal (GI) tract where they might regulate GI function. AIM To evaluate if blockade of P2Y12Rs by clopidogrel is associated with higher incidence of GI symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). METHODS A retrospective analysis of our institutional database was conducted for a 13-year period. IBS patients were identified, and their demographics, GI symptoms and clopidogrel therapy were collected. Logistic regression models were used to characterize symptoms in clopidogrel versus no-clopidogrel IBS-groups, adjusting for Age and Sex differences. An additional study characterized the P2Y12R distribution in human gut. RESULTS The search identified 7217 IBS patients (6761 no-clopidogrel/456 clopidogrel). There were a higher proportion of patients with GI symptoms on clopidogrel (68%) compared to controls (60%, p = 0.0011) that were Females (70 vs. 60%, p = 0.0003) not Males (61 vs. 60%; p = 0.8312). In Females, clopidogrel was associated with higher incidence of GI symptoms (Age adjusted; p < 0.0001) for pain, constipation, gastroparesis (p ≤ 0.0001) and psychogenic pain (p = 0.0006). Age or Sex (adjusted models) influenced one or more GI symptoms (i.e., pain, p < 0.0001; constipation, p < 0.0001/p = 0.008; diarrhea, flatulence, p = 0.01). P2Y12R immunoreactivity was abundant in human ENS; glial-to-neuron ratio of P2Y12Rs expressed in Females ≫ Males. CONCLUSIONS Irreversible blockade of P2Y12R by clopidogrel is associated with higher incidence of GI symptoms in Female IBS patients, although Age or Sex alone contributes to symptomatology. Prospective studies can determine clinical implications of P2Y12Rs in IBS.
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- Suren Soghomonyan
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 420 West 12th Ave, Room 226, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Center for Biostatistics, The Ohio State University, 1800 Cannon Drive, Room 320, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 420 West 12th Ave, Room 226, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 420 West 12th Ave, Room 226, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 420 West 12th Ave, Room 226, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 420 West 12th Ave, Room 226, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 395 West 12th Ave, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 420 West 12th Ave, Room 226, Columbus, OH 43210, USA,Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 420 West 12th Ave, Room 226, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 420 West 12th Ave, Room 226, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 395 West 12th Ave, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43210, USA,Atlantic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center of Excellence, Atlantic Digestive Health Institute, 435 South Street, Suite 205, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 420 West 12th Ave, Room 226, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Jones MP, Tack J, Van Oudenhove L, Walker MM, Holtmann G, Koloski NA, Talley NJ. Mood and Anxiety Disorders Precede Development of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Patients but Not in the Population. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 15:1014-1020.e4. [PMID: 28087404 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2016.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2016] [Accepted: 12/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Understanding the interactions between brain and gastrointestinal disorders requires analysis of the order of disease onset. We analyzed data from 2 independent studies to determine the proportion of individuals with diagnoses of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) before diagnoses of mood or anxiety disorders (gut to brain), and vice versa (brain to gut). METHODS We collected data from a retrospective study of 4966 patients diagnosed with a FGID (irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, or constipation) and mood or anxiety disorder at general practices in the United Kingdom (health care seekers) over an average period of 13.1 years; we recorded which diagnosis appeared first and compared these with patients' sex and socioeconomic factors. We also collected data from a population study of 1002 randomly selected individuals in Australia (non-heath care seekers) followed from 1997 through 2009; we determined whether subjects were free of either FGID or an anxiety or mood disorder at baseline but developed either one after a 12-year follow-up period. RESULTS Among the 4966 health care seekers, 3279 patients were diagnosed with a mood or anxiety disorder before an FGID (ratio of 2:1). This ratio increased with socioeconomic disadvantage. The time period between diagnosis of mood or anxiety disorder and FGID was longer (median, 3.5 years) than time period between diagnosis of an FGID and a mood or anxiety disorder (median, 1.8 years). Among non-heath care seekers (population study), equal proportions were diagnosed with a mood or anxiety disorder before versus after an FGID. CONCLUSIONS In an analysis of data from a study of patients and a population-based study of individuals with these diagnoses, we found 2-fold more patients to receive a diagnosis of a mood or anxiety disorder before an FGID, but equal proportions of individuals in the population to be diagnosed with the mood or anxiety disorder before versus after an FGID. Among patients, the mood or anxiety disorder was on average diagnosed more than 3 years before the FGID, offering opportunity for prevention. Our findings support a role for adverse socioeconomic factors in development of FGIDs in patients with psychological disorders.
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- Michael P Jones
- Psychology Department, Macquarie University, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; University Psychiatric Centre, Liaison Psychiatry, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Gastroenterology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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Sperber AD, Dumitrascu D, Fukudo S, Gerson C, Ghoshal UC, Gwee KA, Hungin APS, Kang JY, Minhu C, Schmulson M, Bolotin A, Friger M, Freud T, Whitehead W. The global prevalence of IBS in adults remains elusive due to the heterogeneity of studies: a Rome Foundation working team literature review. Gut 2017; 66:1075-1082. [PMID: 26818616 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2015-311240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 311] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2015] [Revised: 12/31/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The global prevalence of IBS is difficult to ascertain, particularly in light of the heterogeneity of published epidemiological studies. The aim was to conduct a literature review, by experts from around the world, of community-based studies on IBS prevalence. DESIGN Searches were conducted using predetermined search terms and eligibility criteria, including papers in all languages. Pooled prevalence rates were calculated by combining separate population survey prevalence estimates to generate an overall combined meta-prevalence estimate. The heterogeneity of studies was assessed. RESULTS 1451 papers were returned and 83, including 288 103 participants in 41 countries, met inclusion criteria. The mean prevalence among individual countries ranged from 1.1% in France and Iran to 35.5% in Mexico. There was significant variance in pooled regional prevalence rates ranging from 17.5% (95% CI 16.9% to 18.2%) in Latin America, 9.6% (9.5% to 9.8%) in Asia, 7.1% (8.0% to 8.3%) in North America/Europe/Australia/New Zealand, to 5.8% (5.6% to 6.0%) in the Middle East and Africa. There was a significant degree of heterogeneity with the percentage of residual variation due to heterogeneity at 99.9%. CONCLUSIONS The main finding is the extent of methodological variance in the studies reviewed and the degree of heterogeneity among them. Based on this, we concluded that publication of a single pooled global prevalence rate, which is easily calculated, would not be appropriate or contributory. Furthermore, we believe that future studies should focus on regional and cross-cultural differences that are more likely to shed light on pathophysiology.
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- Ami D Sperber
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- 2nd Medical Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Behavioral Medicine, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Seiryo Aoba, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Mind-Body Digestive Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow, India
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Durham University School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health, Wolfson Research Institute, Stockton-on-Tees, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St. George's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Liver, Pancreas and Motility (HIPAM), Unit of Research in Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), Hospital General de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are diagnosed and classified using the Rome criteria; the criteria may change over time as new scientific data emerge. The Rome IV was released in May 2016. The aim is to review the main changes in Rome IV. FGIDs are now called disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). Rome IV has a multicultural rather than a Western-culture focus. There are new chapters including multicultural, age-gender-women's health, intestinal microenvironment, biopsychosocial, and centrally mediated disorders. New disorders have been included although not truly FGIDs, but fit the new definition of DGBI including opioid-induced gastrointestinal hyperalgesia , opioid-induced constipation , and cannabinoid hyperemesis . Also, new FGIDs based on available evidence including reflux hypersensitivity and centrally mediated abdominal pain syndrome . Using a normative survey to determine the frequency of normal bowel symptoms in the general population changes in the time frame for diagnosis were introduced. For irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) only pain is required and discomfort was eliminated because it is non-specific, having different meanings in different languages. Pain is now related to bowel movements rather than just improving with bowel movements (ie, can get worse with bowel movement). Functional bowel disorders (functional diarrhea , functional constipation , IBS with predominant diarrhea [IBS-D], IBS with predominant constipation [IBS-C ], and IBS with mixed bowel habits ) are considered to be on a continuum rather than as independent entities. Clinical applications such as diagnostic algorithms and the Multidimensional Clinical Profile have been updated. The new Rome IV iteration is evidence-based, multicultural oriented and with clinical applications. As new evidence become available, future updates are expected.
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- Max J Schmulson
- Laboratorio de Hígado, Páncreas y Motilidad (HIPAM), Unidad de Investigación en Medicina Experimental, Facultad de Medicina-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Hospital General de México, Dr. Eduardo Liceaga, Mexico City,
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- Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders at University of North Carolina, NC,
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- Center for Education and Practice of Biopsychosocial Care and Drossman Gastroenterology, Chapel Hill, NC,
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Yao X, Yang YS, Cui LH, Sun G, Peng LH, Wang WF, Hyder Q, Zhang XL. The overlap of upper functional gastrointestinal disorders with irritable bowel syndrome in Chinese outpatients: A multicenter study. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016; 31:1584-93. [PMID: 26875585 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Revised: 02/06/2016] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disease, and the overlap with upper functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) is popular. However, the coexistent upper GI symptom profiles, upper FGID spectra, and related risk factors among IBS subjects remain unclear in mainland of China. METHODS Consecutive patients from the outpatient gastroenterology clinics of three tertiary hospitals in China were enrolled in this multicenter study. All upper GI symptoms occurring at least once a week in the last 3 months were recorded. Diagnostic criteria of functional esophageal, gastroduodenal disorders and IBS were based on Rome III criteria. Risk factors were assessed using a multivariate logistic regression model. RESULTS Of the 8906 consecutive patients, 751 patients met Rome III criteria for IBS and 735 IBS patients participated in the interview. Postprandial fullness (30.6%), belching (27.1%), and regurgitation (21.8%) were the three most prevalent upper GI symptoms in IBS. Functional dyspepsia (FD, 36.7%), belching disorders (27.1%), and functional heartburn (16.3%) were the three most frequent upper FGID in IBS patients. Female sex, divorced or widowed versus married status, defecation straining, reduced bowel movement, mixed IBS, abdominal distention, mild abdominal pain, moderate discomfort were positively associated with IBS-FD overlap. Female sex, drinking, moderate discomfort, and mild to moderate distension were independent risk factors for IBS-belching disorder overlap. CONCLUSIONS The study provides detailed overlap spectra of upper FGID with IBS. Mixed IBS is an important risk factor for IBS-FD overlap, which deserved more concern.
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- Xin Yao
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Naval General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Houghton LA, Heitkemper M, Crowell M, Emmanuel A, Halpert A, McRoberts JA, Toner B. Age, Gender and Women's Health and the Patient. Gastroenterology 2016; 150:S0016-5085(16)00183-9. [PMID: 27144622 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2016.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) often experience distress, reduced quality of life, a perceived lack of validation, and an unsatisfactory experience with health care providers. A health care provider can provide the patient with a framework in which to understand and legitimize their symptoms, remove self-doubt or blame, and identify factors that contribute to symptoms that the patient can influence or control. This framework is implemented with the consideration of important factors that impact FGIDs, such as gender, age, society, and the patient's perspective. Although the majority of FGIDs, including globus, rumination syndrome, IBS, bloating, constipation, functional abdominal pain, sphincter of Oddi dyskinesia, pelvic floor dysfunction, and extra-intestinal manifestations, are more prevalent in women than men, functional chest pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, and anorectal pain do not appear to vary by gender. Studies suggest sex differences in somatic but not visceral pain perception, motility, and central processing of visceral pain; although further research is required in autonomic nervous system dysfunction, genetics and immunologic/microbiome. Gender differences in response to psychological treatments, antidepressants, fiber, probiotics, and anticholinergics have not been adequately studied. However, a greater clinical response to 5-HT3 antagonists but not 5-HT4 agonists has been reported in women compared with men.
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- Lesley A Houghton
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA; Centre for Gastrointestinal Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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Almeida N, Donato MM, Romãozinho JM, Luxo C, Cardoso O, Cipriano MA, Marinho C, Fernandes A, Calhau C, Sofia C. Beyond Maastricht IV: are standard empiric triple therapies for Helicobacter pylori still useful in a South-European country? BMC Gastroenterol 2015; 15:23. [PMID: 25886722 PMCID: PMC4339300 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-015-0245-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2014] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Empiric triple treatments for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are increasingly unsuccessful. We evaluated factors associated with failure of these treatments in the central region of Portugal. Methods This single-center, prospective study included 154 patients with positive 13C-urea breath test (UBT). Patients with no previous H. pylori treatments (Group A, n = 103) received pantoprazole 40 mg 2×/day, amoxicillin 1000 mg 12/12 h and clarithromycin (CLARI) 500 mg 12/12 h, for 14 days. Patients with previous failed treatments (Group B, n = 51) and no history of levofloxacin (LVX) consumption were prescribed pantoprazole 40 mg 2×/day, amoxicillin 1000 mg 12/12 h and LVX 250 mg 12/12 h, for 10 days. H. pylori eradication was assessed by UBT 6–10 weeks after treatment. Compliance and adverse events were assessed by verbal and written questionnaires. Risk factors for eradication failure were determined by multivariate analysis. Results Intention-to-treat and per-protocol eradication rates were Group A: 68.9% (95% CI: 59.4–77.1%) and 68.8% (95% CI: 58.9–77.2%); Group B: 52.9% (95% CI: 39.5–66%) and 55.1% (95% CI: 41.3–68.2%), with 43.7% of Group A and 31.4% of Group B reporting adverse events. Main risk factors for failure were H. pylori resistance to CLARI and LVX in Groups A and B, respectively. Another independent risk factor in Group A was history of frequent infections (OR = 4.24; 95% CI 1.04–17.24). For patients with no H. pylori resistance to CLARI, a history of frequent infections (OR = 4.76; 95% CI 1.24–18.27) and active tobacco consumption (OR = 5.25; 95% CI 1.22–22.69) were also associated with eradication failure. Conclusions Empiric first and second-line triple treatments have unacceptable eradication rates in the central region of Portugal and cannot be used, according to Maastricht recommendations. Even for cases with no H. pylori resistance to the used antibiotics, results were unacceptable and, at least for CLARI, are influenced by history of frequent infections and tobacco consumption.
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- Nuno Almeida
- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Praceta Mota Pinto e Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3000-075, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Gastroenterology Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Coimbra University, Praceta Mota Pinto e Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3000-075, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Praceta Mota Pinto e Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3000-075, Coimbra, Portugal. .,Gastroenterology Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Coimbra University, Praceta Mota Pinto e Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3000-075, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Coimbra University, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Coimbra University, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Pathology Department, Coimbra University Hospital Centre, Praceta Mota Pinto e Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3000-075, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Pathology Department, Coimbra University Hospital Centre, Praceta Mota Pinto e Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3000-075, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Praceta Mota Pinto e Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3000-075, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Gastroenterology Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Coimbra University, Praceta Mota Pinto e Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3000-075, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Praceta Mota Pinto e Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3000-075, Coimbra, Portugal. .,Gastroenterology Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Coimbra University, Praceta Mota Pinto e Avenida Bissaya Barreto, 3000-075, Coimbra, Portugal.
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Fukudo S, Hahm KB, Zhu Q, Sollano JD, Rani AA, Syam AF, Kachintorn U, Suzuki H, Kamiya T, Joh T, Uchiyama K, Naito Y, Takahashi S, Kinoshita Y, Ueno F, Yamagami H, Chan FKL, Fock KM, Arakawa T. Survey of clinical practice for irritable bowel syndrome in East asian countries. Digestion 2015; 91:99-109. [PMID: 25632923 DOI: 10.1159/000369078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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AIM Sociocultural factors are important because their different effects on the features of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) between countries will provide clues towards solving this problem. The aims of this study were to depict the clinical realities of IBS in East Asian countries and test the hypothesis that the diagnosis and treatment of IBS differ between countries. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Study participants were 251 physicians involved in the clinical practice of IBS at major institutions in Japan, South Korea, China, the Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore. The questionnaire contained 45 questions focused on the clinical practice of IBS. RESULTS Subjects in Japan, South Korea, China, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore accounted for 55.4, 17.9, 8.8, 8.0, 6.4 and 3.6% of the study cohort, respectively. Amongst East Asian physicians, the most important symptom was considered to be abdominal pain by 33.4%, whilst 24.3% regarded alternating diarrhea and constipation to be the most important symptoms. Total colonoscopy and histopathology use showed no difference among countries. Prescriptions given for mild (p < 0.0001), moderate (p < 0.0001), severe (p < 0.0001), intractable (p = 0.002), diarrheal (p < 0.0001) and constipating (p < 0.0001) patients with IBS significantly differed between the countries. Except for several minor points, IBS specialists showed no significant difference in their diagnosis and treatment of IBS when compared to nonspecialists. CONCLUSION This survey provided data on the clinical treatment of IBS among East Asian countries. The results supported the hypothesis that the diagnosis and treatment of IBS differs between countries.
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- Shin Fukudo
- Digestive Disease Center, CHA University School of Medicine and CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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Markert C, Suarez-Hitz K, Ehlert U, Nater UM. Distress criterion influences prevalence rates of functional gastrointestinal disorders. BMC Gastroenterol 2014; 14:215. [PMID: 25518853 PMCID: PMC4284923 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-014-0215-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) are defined by a combination of chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms. Prevalence rates of FGID are high. Symptoms are associated with distress, and sufferers show high stress levels. However, the current diagnostic criteria do not consider subjective distress elicited by the symptoms, thus potentially leading to overestimated prevalence rates. The aim of this study was to explore the reduction in prevalence rates when distress is considered in the diagnostic criteria. Methods In this web-based study, FGID were diagnosed using the Rome II criteria. Prevalence rates with and without subjective distress elicited by the symptoms were computed. Additionally, stress levels and stress reactivity were assessed. Results Prevalence rates of FGID in our sample were similar to those in other studies. However, when considering the distress criterion, on average, a decrease of 38.51% was found in the prevalence rates of FGID. Sufferers who were subjectively distressed by their symptoms reported significantly higher stress levels than non-distressed subjects (all p < 0.001). Conclusions The consideration of a criterion of subjective distress in the diagnosis of FGID has consequences for actual prevalence rates of FGID. Distressed subjects differ markedly from non-distressed subjects in terms of their stress levels. The inclusion of a distress criterion in the ongoing development of diagnostic criteria for FGID is therefore warranted. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12876-014-0215-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Charlotte Markert
- Department of Psychology, University of Marburg, Gutenbergstrasse 18,35037, Marburg, Germany.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Binzmühlestrasse 14,8050, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Binzmühlestrasse 14,8050, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Marburg, Gutenbergstrasse 18,35037, Marburg, Germany.
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Rosário Dias de Oliveira Latorre MD, Medeiros da Silva A, Chinzon D, Eisig JN, Dias-Bastos TRP. Epidemiology of upper gastrointestinal symptoms in Brazil (EpiGastro): A population-based study according to sex and age group. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:17388-17398. [PMID: 25516650 PMCID: PMC4265597 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i46.17388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2014] [Revised: 07/15/2014] [Accepted: 08/28/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To determine the prevalences of symptoms consistent with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and dyspepsia in South America.
METHODS: A telephone survey was conducted among adult owners of land-based telephones in São Paulo, Brazil, using previously validated computer-assisted sampling and survey protocols. The Portuguese-language survey included (1) sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., weight, height, smoking) and comorbidities; (2) dietary habits; (3) presence of symptoms consistent with GERD or dyspepsia within the prior 3 mo; and (4) use of medications and other therapies to manage symptoms. Data were stratified post-hoc into three homogeneous geographical regions of São Paulo according to the Social Exclusion Indices of the districts and postal codes. Survey response data from each respondent were weighted by the numbers of adults and landline telephones in each household. The analyses were weighted to account for sampling design and to be representative of the São Paulo population according to city census data.
RESULTS: Among 4570 households contacted, an adult from 3050 (66.7%) agreed to participate. The nonresponse rate was 33.3%. The mean (SE) respondent age was 42.6 (16.0) years. More than half of all respondents were women (53.1%), aged 18 through 49 years (66.7%), married or cohabitating (52.5%), and/or above normal-weight standards (i.e., 35.3% overweight and 16.3% obese). A total of 26.5% of women were perimenopausal. More than 20% of respondents reported highly frequent symptoms consistent with GERD (e.g., gastric burning sensation = 20.8%) or dyspepsia (e.g., abdominal swelling/distension = 20.9%) at least once per month. Prevalences of these symptoms were significantly (approximately 1.5- to 2.0-fold) higher among women than men but did not vary significantly as a function of advancing age. For instance, 14.1% of women reported that they experienced stomach burning (symptom of GERD) at least twice per week, compared to 8.4% of men (P = 0.012 by χ2 test). A total of 15.7% of women reported that they experienced abdominal swelling (symptom of dyspepsia) at least twice per week, compared to 6.4% of men (P < 0.001 by χ2 test). Despite frequent manifestations of GERD or dyspepsia, most (≥ 90%) respondents reported that they neither received prescription medications from physicians, nor took behavioral measures (e.g., dietary modifications), to manage symptoms.
CONCLUSION: Symptoms consistent with dyspepsia and GERD are prevalent in Brazil and represent major public-health and clinical challenges.
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Rodriguez L, Diaz J, Nurko S. Safety and efficacy of cyproheptadine for treating dyspeptic symptoms in children. J Pediatr 2013; 163:261-7. [PMID: 23419589 PMCID: PMC3661691 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.12.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2012] [Revised: 12/04/2012] [Accepted: 12/28/2012] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To present our experience using cyproheptadine, a potent serotonin antagonist used to stimulate appetite, to treat dyspeptic symptoms in children. STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective open-label study conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of cyproheptadine in children with refractory upper gastrointestinal symptoms (eg, nausea, early satiety, vomiting, retching after fundoplication, abdominal pain). Response was graded as resolution if symptoms resolved and medication was discontinued, as significant improvement if symptoms resolved with no further interventions, and as failure with any other outcome. RESULTS A total of 80 children (65% females) aged <12 years (mean age, 10 years) were included. Response to therapy was reported in 55% of patients. Multivariate analysis revealed better response in children and females (P = .04 and .03, respectively). No associations were found between response to therapy response and gastric emptying, antroduodenal manometry, functional dyspepsia, vomiting, and use of cyproheptadine as first therapy. Early vomiting (occurring within 1 hour after starting a meal) responded better than late vomiting (P = .03), and patients with retching after undergoing Nissen fundoplication had an 86% response rate. Twenty-four patients (30%) complained of side effects, all mild, including somnolence (16%), irritability and behavioral changes (6%), increased appetite and weight gain (5%), and abdominal pain (2.5%), but only 2 of these patients discontinued therapy. Multivariate analysis demonstrated an association between side effects and lack of response to therapy (P = .04), but no associations with age and sex. CONCLUSION Cyproheptadine is safe and effective for treating dyspeptic symptoms in children, particularly in young children and those with early vomiting and retching after fundoplication.
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- Leonel Rodriguez
- Center for Motility and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Center for Motility and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
,Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Center for Motility and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Xu JR, Shang L, Si WL, Song Y, Wang Y, Ma JL, Liu J. A population-based study of associations between functional gastrointestinal disorders and psychosocial characteristics in Xi'an, China. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2013; 25:617-e467. [PMID: 23552020 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.12124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2012] [Accepted: 03/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are disorders with chronic and recurring gastrointestinal symptoms. This study investigated the prevalence of FGIDs, assessed the association between FGIDs and psychosocial factors, and identified potential risk factors for FGIDs in a population in Xi'an, China. METHODS Of 752 recruited residents in Xi'an, 720 were selected for an epidemiological survey using a cluster sampling method. All subjects were interviewed face-to-face to complete the Chinese version of ROME III FGIDs questionnaire, the Symptom Check-List-90, the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, a Life Event Scale, and a questionnaire regarding personal childhood adversity. The prevalence of FGIDs and associations between FGIDs and psychosocial factors were determined using EpiData Software. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the potential risk factors for FGIDs. KEY RESULTS The prevalence of FGIDs in this sample population was 14.3% (103/720). There were 13 (1.8%) cases of overlap of different FGIDs. No significant difference in the prevalence of FGIDs was observed between men and women. Alcohol intake and smoking habits were significantly associated with the presence of FGIDs. The presence of FGIDs was significantly associated with psychological factors and influences such as personality type, life events, childhood adversity, and psychopathology. The potential risk factors for contracting FGIDs were certain life events, childhood adversity, somatization, and a hostile affect (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES The prevalence of FGIDs and overlap syndrome in Xi'an, China was lower than that reported in other countries. There was a strong correlation between specific lifestyle habits and psychosocial characteristics and the presence of FGIDs.
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- J-R Xu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Xi'an Central Hospital, College of Medicine, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shanxi, China.
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Rajindrajith S, Devanarayana NM. Subtypes and Symptomatology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A School-based Survey Using Rome III Criteria. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2012; 18:298-304. [PMID: 22837878 PMCID: PMC3400818 DOI: 10.5056/jnm.2012.18.3.298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2011] [Revised: 02/12/2012] [Accepted: 02/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background/Aims This study was conducted with objectives of assessing subtypes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children aged 10-16 years, their symptomatology and gender differences. Methods For this survey, 107 children who fulfilled Rome III criteria for IBS and 1,610 healthy controls were recruited from 8 randomly selected schools, in 4 provinces in Sri Lanka. Data was collected using a previously validated, self administered questionnaire. Results Constipation predominant, diarrhea predominant and mixed type IBS were almost equally distributed (27%-28%), while unsubtyped IBS had a lower prevalence (17.8%). IBS was more common in girls (59.8% vs 40.2% in boys, P = 0.001). Bloating, flatulence, burping, headache and limb pain were significantly higher in affected children (P < 0.05). Conclusions This study highlights the distribution of IBS subtypes among Sri Lankan children and adolescents and its female preponderance. This study also shows a higher prevalence of other intestinal-related and extraintestinal somatic symptoms among affected children.
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Quigley EMM, Abdel-Hamid H, Barbara G, Bhatia SJ, Boeckxstaens G, De Giorgio R, Delvaux M, Drossman DA, Foxx-Orenstein AE, Guarner F, Gwee KA, Harris LA, Hungin APS, Hunt RH, Kellow JE, Khalif IL, Kruis W, Lindberg G, Olano C, Moraes-Filho JP, Schiller LR, Schmulson M, Simrén M, Tzeuton C. A global perspective on irritable bowel syndrome: a consensus statement of the World Gastroenterology Organisation Summit Task Force on irritable bowel syndrome. J Clin Gastroenterol 2012; 46:356-66. [PMID: 22499071 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e318247157c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common in western Europe and North America, and many aspects of its epidemiology, risk factors, and natural history have been described in these regions. Recent data suggest, however, that IBS is also common in the rest of the world and there has been some evidence to suggest some differences in demographics and presenting features between IBS in the west and as it is experienced elsewhere. The World Gastroenterology Organization, therefore, established a Task Force comprising experts on the topic from all parts of the world to examine IBS from a global perspective. IBS does, indeed, seem to be common worldwide though with some significant variations in prevalence rates between regions and countries and there may well be some potentially interesting variations in presenting symptoms and sex distribution. The global map of IBS is far from complete; community-based prevalence data is not available from many areas. Furthermore, while some general trends are evident in terms of IBS impact and demographics, international comparisons are hampered by differences in diagnostic criteria, study location and methodology; several important unanswered questions have been identified that should form the basis for future collaborative research and have the potential to shed light on this challenging disorder.
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Schmulson M, Pulido-London D, Rodriguez O, Morales-Rochlin N, Martinez-García R, Gutierrez-Ruiz MC, López-Alvarenga JC, Robles-Díaz G, Gutiérrez-Reyes G. Lower serum IL-10 is an independent predictor of IBS among volunteers in Mexico. Am J Gastroenterol 2012; 107:747-53. [PMID: 22270083 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2011.484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Studies suggest that altered immune activation, manifested by an imbalance in anti- and pro-inflammatory cytokine levels, exists in a subgroup of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. However, similar studies have not been conducted in Latin populations. The objective of this study was to measure serum levels of interleukin (IL)-10 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in subjects fulfilling symptom criteria for IBS and controls. METHODS Volunteers (n=178) from a university population in Mexico City, participated in the study. Of the sample, 34.8% met Rome II criteria for IBS and 65.2% were designated as controls. Serum cytokines were measured by enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay. Analysis of covariance models were used to test main effects between gender, IBS symptoms, and bowel habit subtype to explain the cytokine serum levels. Statistical models were tested using body mass index as a covariate. RESULTS IL-10 levels were significantly lower in IBS vs. controls (mean (95% confidence interval): 15.6 (14.8, 16.3) vs. 18.6 (17.9, 19.4) pg/ml, P<0.001), while TNF-α levels were higher in IBS (20.9 (19.1, 23.0) vs. 17.9 (16.7, 19.3) pg/ml, P=0.010). IBS and female gender were independent predictors for IL-10 (P<0.05). In contrast, female gender was an independent predictor for TNF-α. In addition, women with IBS-D had the lowest IL-10 (P<0.001) and highest TNF-α (P=0.021) vs. other subtypes. CONCLUSIONS The lower serum IL-10 in our subjects fulfilling IBS Rome II symptom criteria suggests an altered immune regulation. Further studies are needed to elucidate if a lower serum IL-10 may be useful as a biomarker for IBS in the Mexican population, especially for women with IBS-D.
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- Max Schmulson
- Laboratory of Liver, Pancreas and Motility-HIPAM, Department of Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México-UNAM, México City, México.
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López-Colombo A, Morgan D, Bravo-González D, Montiel-Jarquín A, Méndez-Martínez S, Schmulson M. The epidemiology of functional gastrointestinal disorders in Mexico: a population-based study. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2012; 2012:606174. [PMID: 22474443 PMCID: PMC3313569 DOI: 10.1155/2012/606174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2011] [Revised: 12/31/2011] [Accepted: 01/09/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Aims. The frequency of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in the general population of Mexico is unknown. Methods. To determine the prevalence of FGIDs, associated depression, and health care utilization, a population-based sampling strategy was used to select 500 households in the State of Tlaxcala, in central Mexico. Household interviews were conducted by two trained physicians using the Rome II Modular Questionnaire, a health-care and medication used questionnaire and the CES-D depression scale. Results. The most common FGIDs were IBS: 16.0% (95% CI: 12.9-19.5); functional bloating: 10.8% (8.2-13.9); unspecified functional bowel disorder: 10.6% (8.0-13.6); and functional constipation (FC): 7.4% (5.3-10.1). Uninvestigated heartburn was common: 19.6% (16.2-23.4). All FGIDs were equally prevalent among both genders, except for IBS (P = 0.001), IBS-C (P < 0.001), IBS-A/M (P = 0.049), and FC (P = 0.039) which were more frequent in women. Subjects with FGIDs reported higher frequencies of medical visits: 34.6 versus 16.8%; use of medications: 40.7 versus 21.6%; (both P < 0.001); and reported depression: 26.7 versus 6.7%, (P < 0.001). Conclusion. In this first population-based study of FGIDs in Mexico, heartburn, IBS, functional distension, and FC were common. Only IBS, IBS-C, IBS-A/M, and FC were more frequent in women. Finally, FGIDs in Mexico had an increased burden of health care utilization and depression.
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- Aurelio López-Colombo
- Puebla Research Coordination, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, CP 72000 Puebla-PUE, Mexico
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- School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7080, USA
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- Puebla Research Coordination, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, CP 72000 Puebla-PUE, Mexico
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- Hospital General Regional Número 36, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, CP 72090 Puebla-PUE, Mexico
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- Hospital General Regional Número 36, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, CP 72090 Puebla-PUE, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Liver, Pancreas and Motility (HIPAM), Department of Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital General de México, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), CP 06726 Mexico City, Mexico
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Deechakawan W, Cain KC, Jarrett ME, Burr RL, Heitkemper MM. Effect of self-management intervention on cortisol and daily stress levels in irritable bowel syndrome. Biol Res Nurs 2011; 15:26-36. [PMID: 21765120 DOI: 10.1177/1099800411414047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Self-management programs that include cognitive behavioral strategies have been shown to improve gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, psychological distress, and quality of life (QoL) in persons with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, less is known about the physiological impact of such a change. As part of a randomized controlled trial using a comprehensive self-management (CSM) intervention (n = 126) compared to usual care (UC; n = 62), cortisol levels were measured in 4 weekly first morning urine samples at baseline and at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up. In addition, diary (28 days) ratings of stress were recorded at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. The omnibus test of all three outcome times showed no differences in urine cortisol levels between the CSM and UC groups (p = .400); however, at 3 months the CSM group had significantly higher cortisol levels than the UC group (p = .012). The CSM group reported lower daily stress levels (p = .046 from the omnibus test of all 3 time points) than the UC group, with the effect getting stronger over time. Despite marked improvements in reported stress and previously reported GI and psychological distress symptoms at later follow-ups, the CSM program did not reduce urine cortisol levels in adults with IBS. These results suggest that the first-void urine cortisol levels are not reflective of self-reported daily stress in this patient population.
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- Wimon Deechakawan
- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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Schmulson M, Chang L. Review article: the treatment of functional abdominal bloating and distension. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011; 33:1071-86. [PMID: 21488913 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2011.04637.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Abdominal bloating and distension are common symptoms in patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), however, relatively little is known about their treatment. AIM To review the treatment trials for abdominal bloating and distension. METHODS A literature review in Medline for English-language publications through February 2010 of randomised, controlled treatment trials in adults. Study quality was assessed according to Jadad's score. RESULTS Of the 89 studies reviewed, 18% evaluated patients with functional dyspepsia, 61% with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), 10% with chronic constipation and 10% with other FGIDs. No studies were conducted in patients diagnosed with functional abdominal bloating. The majority of trials investigated the efficacy of prokinetics or probiotics, although studies are heterogeneous with respect to diagnostic criteria and outcome measures. In general, bloating and/or distension were evaluated as secondary endpoints or as individual symptoms as part of a composite score rather than as primary endpoints. A greater proportion of IBS patients with constipation reported improvement in bloating with tegaserod vs. placebo (51% vs. 40%, P<0.0001) and lubiprostone (P<0.001). A greater proportion of nonconstipating IBS patients reported adequate relief of bloating with rifaximin vs. placebo (40% vs. 30%, P<0.001). Bloating was significantly reduced with the probiotics, Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 (1×10(8) dose vs. placebo: -0.71 vs. -0.44, P<0.05) and B. animalis (live vs. heat-killed: -0.56±1.01 vs. -0.31±0.87, P=0.03). CONCLUSIONS Prokinetics, lubiprostone, antibiotics and probiotics demonstrate efficacy for the treatment of bloating and/or distension in certain FGIDs, but other agents have either not been studied adequately or have shown conflicting results.
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- M Schmulson
- Laboratory of Liver, Pancreas and Motility, Department of Experimental Medicine-Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico (UNAM), Mexico
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Rodríguez-Fandiño O, Hernández-Ruiz J, Schmulson M. From cytokines to toll-like receptors and beyond - current knowledge and future research needs in irritable bowel syndrome. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2010; 16:363-73. [PMID: 21103418 PMCID: PMC2978389 DOI: 10.5056/jnm.2010.16.4.363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2010] [Revised: 08/18/2010] [Accepted: 08/21/2010] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex disorder in which psychosocial, cultural and biological factors, interact. Recent knowledge in the pathophysiology of IBS, seem to combine issues such as a low grade inflammation or immune activation and dysbiosis that can trigger or exacerbate IBS. On the other hand, stress mediated through the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis can produce motility abnormalities that can modify the microbiota as well, with the subsequent immune activation in the mucosa and stimulation of nerve terminals, generating symptoms of IBS. Also, we speculate that, stress, dysbiosis or an underlying genetic predisposition, may increase the epithelial permeability leading to a contact between pathogens-associated molecular patterns and toll-like receptors in the deeper layers of the gut, developing a host immunity response and IBS generation. We believe that the role of toll-like receptors in IBS and elucidating the communication processes between the immune and the nervous system, warrant future research.
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- Oscar Rodríguez-Fandiño
- Laboratory of Liver, Pancreas and Motility (HIPAM), Department of Experimental Medicine, Facultad de Medicina-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), México
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- Laboratory of Liver, Pancreas and Motility (HIPAM), Department of Experimental Medicine, Facultad de Medicina-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), México
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Chang FY, Lu CL, Chen TS. The current prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in Asia. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2010; 16:389-400. [PMID: 21103420 PMCID: PMC2978391 DOI: 10.5056/jnm.2010.16.4.389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2010] [Revised: 08/18/2010] [Accepted: 08/19/2010] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been one of the commonly presented gastrointestinal disorders. It is of interest how commonly it presents in the society. Western studies indicated that most population-based IBS prevalences range 10%-15%. It is believed that IBS is prevalent in both East and West countries without a significant prevalence difference. Most recently, the Asia IBS prevalence has a higher trend in the affluent cities compared to South Asia. Since many Asia IBS prevalence studies have been published in the recent decade, we could compare the IBS prevalence data divided by various criteria in looking whether they were also comparable to this of West community. Summarized together, most Asia community IBS prevalences based on various criteria are usually within the range 1%-10% and are apparently lower than these of selected populations. Within the same population, the prevalence orders are first higher based on Manning criteria, then followed by Rome I criteria and finally reported in Rome II criteria. Overall, the median value of Asia IBS prevalences defined by various criteria ranges 6.5%-10.1%. With regard to gender difference, female predominance is usually found but not uniquely existed. For the IBS subtypes, the proportions of diarrhea predominant-IBS distribute widely from 0.8% to 74.0%, while constipation predominant-IBS proportion ranges 12%-77%. In conclusions, current Asia IBS prevalence is at least equal to the Western countries. Female predominant prevalence in Asia is common but not uniquely existed, while the proportions of IBS subtypes are too variable to find a rule.
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- Full-Young Chang
- Division of Gastroenterology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Adeyemo MA, Spiegel BMR, Chang L. Meta-analysis: do irritable bowel syndrome symptoms vary between men and women? Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2010; 32:738-55. [PMID: 20662786 PMCID: PMC2932820 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2010.04409.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies suggest that sex and gender-related differences exist in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but data is often conflicting. AIM To evaluate gender differences and the effect of menstrual cycle and menopausal status on IBS symptoms. METHODS We performed a systematic review of MEDLINE to search for studies comparing IBS symptoms between gender, menstrual cycle phases and menopausal states in IBS and/or healthy individuals. We performed meta-analyses to compare the relative risk (RR) of individual IBS symptoms between men and women. RESULTS Twenty-two studies measured gender differences in IBS symptoms. Women were more likely to report abdominal pain (RR = 1.12, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.22) and constipation-related symptoms (RR = 1.12, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.23) than men (all P < 0.05). However, men with IBS were more likely to report diarrhoea-related symptoms than women with IBS (RR = 0.84, 95% CI: 0.75, 0.94, P < 0.05). A systematic review of 13 studies demonstrated that both IBS and healthy women reported increased IBS symptoms during menses vs. other phases. There were insufficient data to determine the effect of menopause and hormone supplementation on IBS symptoms. CONCLUSIONS In the general and IBS populations, gender differences in IBS symptoms exist, although these differences are modest. Studies suggest that female sex hormones influence the severity of IBS symptoms, but more studies are needed.
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- M. A. Adeyemo
- Center for Neurobiology of Stress, Division of Digestive
Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, UCLA/VA Center for Outcomes
Research and Education (CORE), Los Angeles, CA 90073
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- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Division of
Digestive Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, UCLA/VA Center for
Outcomes Research and Education (CORE), Los Angeles, CA 90073
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- Center for Neurobiology of Stress, Division of Digestive
Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, UCLA/VA Center for Outcomes
Research and Education (CORE), Los Angeles, CA 90073
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