1. Irritable bowel syndrome in adolescents.
- Author
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Schmalz, Michael and Gomes, Theotonius J.
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IRRITABLE colon diagnosis , *IRRITABLE colon treatment , *ANTACIDS , *PSYCHOTHERAPY , *IRRITABLE colon , *RIFAXIMIN , *PIPERIDINE , *SEROTONIN uptake inhibitors , *GLOBAL burden of disease , *ANTIDEPRESSANTS , *ANTIHISTAMINES , *DIETARY fiber , *INFLAMMATION , *CELIAC disease , *PROBIOTICS , *PROTON pump inhibitors , *DISEASE risk factors , *DISEASE complications , *SYMPTOMS , *ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
This discussion presents concepts of irritable bowel syndrome in adolescents, a complex and controversial gastroenterological disorder. Concepts considered include its definition, prevalence, diagnosis, and concepts of management. Psychological issues are also considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023