BMJ learning - Irritable bowel syndrome: diagnosis and management

被引:62
作者
Agrawal, A
Whorwell, PJ [1 ]
机构
[1] Wythenshawe Hosp, Educ & Res Ctr, Manchester M23 9LT, Lancs, England
[2] Wythenshawe Hosp, Dept Med & Gastroenterol, Manchester M23 9LT, Lancs, England
来源
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL | 2006年 / 332卷 / 7536期
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D O I
10.1136/bmj.332.7536.280
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Irritable bowel syndrome is often dismissed as just being a nuisance rather than anything more serious, but its symptoms can seriously diminish a patient's quality of life. When the disease is better understood and treatment is tailored to the individual patient, it can often be rewarding to manage.
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页码:280 / 283
页数:6
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