157-Overlapping Conditions with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A comorbidity is when two or more conditions or diseases are present at the same time in a patient. Researchers have found that the more conditions a patient has, the more severe their IBS is likely to be.
162 – Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders of the Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Rectum, and Pelvic Floor
The gastrointestinal tract is divided into four distinct parts that are separated by sphincter muscles; these four regions have distinctly different functions to perform and different patterns of motility (contractions). Abnormal motility or abnormal sensitivity in any part of the gastrointestinal tract can cause characteristic symptoms: food sticking, pain, or heartburn in the esophagus; nausea and vomiting in the stomach; pain and bloating in the small intestine; and pain, constipation, diarrhea, and incontinence in the colon and rectum.
Digestive Health Matters Vol 21 Issue 1
In this Issue:
- April is IBS Awareness Month
- Medical & Research News
- What is IBS?
- Be an Active Member of Your Health Care Team
- Books of Interest
- Industry Treatment News
- Professional Announcements
- Community News
Topics: DHM, DHM Magazines, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), IBS Awareness Month
