Early diagnosis and the optimal control of inflammation, with a continuous cycle of
assessment, treatment, monitoring, and adjustment of therapy, is best practice for the …

The frequent co-occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome and the common mental disorders
of anxiety and depression is well established. A range of biological and psychosocial …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders
seen by clinicians in both primary and secondary care. Since publication of the last British …

Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common disorder of gut–brain interaction, affecting
approximately 7% of individuals in the community, with most patients managed in primary …

Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders (eg irritable bowel syndrome and functional
dyspepsia) are very common conditions which are associated with very poor quality of life …

Background Previous studies have demonstrated a substantial economic impact of irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS). Aims To provide contemporaneous estimates of direct healthcare …

Background Little is known about associations with reduced quality of life in irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS) or impact of IBS on quality of life compared with other chronic conditions …

Background Patients with gastrointestinal disorders are prone to heightened awareness of
dietary intake. When diet‐related thoughts or behaviors are excessive, they may lead to …

Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common disorder of gut-brain interaction, characterised by
upper gastrointestinal symptom profiles that differentiate FD from the irritable bowel …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders
encountered by physicians in primary and secondary care. Patients with IBS commonly …