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Post-traumatic stress disorder and other co-morbidities in a sample population of patients with irritable bowel syndrome
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European Journal of Internal Medicine . Dec2006, Vol. 17 Issue 8, p567-571. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Abstract: Background: High rates of psychiatric co-morbidity have been reported in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been reported in fibromyalgia, a disorder also associated with IBS. The primary aim of this study was to assess the frequency of PTSD in IBS patients. Methods: Sixty-four patients who fulfilled the Rome II diagnostic criteria for IBS were asked to complete questionnaires measuring the prevalence and severity of symptoms of PTSD and psychological distress. Results: Although 86% of IBS patients reported a traumatic life experience, only 7.8% met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. High rates of somatization, obsessive-compulsive behavior, interpersonal sensitivity, and anxiety symptoms were seen among the IBS patients. Conclusions: The results show a lower than expected prevalence of PTSD among IBS patients, which is similar to that of the general population. Thus, we did not find that PTSD is over-represented in a sample population of IBS patients. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *POST-traumatic stress disorder
*HUMAN biology
*MEDICINE
*LIFE sciences
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09536205
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Internal Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23280155
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2006.07.011