Irritable Bowel Syndrome an Overview on Risk Factors and Microorganisms Role; A critical review

Authors

  • Rand R. Hafidh Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
  • Basim M. Ibrahim Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22317/imj.v3i4.698

Keywords:

Irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal disorder, bowel disorder, Rome II criteria

Abstract

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by gut pain and altered bowel habits and known to be a functional bowel syndrome. It has been identified as one of the most extremely prevalent and significant healthcare clinical challenge. Many risk factors have been shown to predispose and increase the prevalence of this disorder.

The following review tries to give an overview on the responsibility of microorganisms which has been demonstrated as a key risk factor in the etiology of this gastrointestinal (GIT) disorder together with other risk factors. A momentary look on the diagnostic criteria, treatment and management approaches are also discussed.

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Published

2019-12-26

How to Cite

1.
Hafidh RR, Ibrahim BM. Irritable Bowel Syndrome an Overview on Risk Factors and Microorganisms Role; A critical review. Iraq Med J [Internet]. 2019 Dec. 26 [cited 2024 Nov. 25];3(4). Available from: https://mail.iraqmedj.org/index.php/imj/article/view/698

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2019): Autumn 2019

Section

Review