Abstract
More than every tenth Dane have irritable bowel syndrome. The condition is diagnosed by a positive strategy including fulfilment of the Rome III criteria, absence of alarm symptoms, and if needed a few paraclinical tests. Currently, there is no cure of the disorder. Treatment is recommended on a symptom-based approach targeting the dominating symptom/symptoms. If symptoms are reduced, the quality of life is considerably improved.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Pain / drug therapy
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Abdominal Pain / etiology
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Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Antidiarrheals / therapeutic use
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Constipation / drug therapy
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Constipation / etiology
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Diarrhea / drug therapy
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Diarrhea / etiology
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Humans
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome / complications
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome / diagnosis
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome / drug therapy*
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Laxatives / therapeutic use
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Parasympatholytics / therapeutic use
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Quality of Life
Substances
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Antidepressive Agents
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Antidiarrheals
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Laxatives
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Parasympatholytics