Year: 2016
Type: review
Abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been identified as one of the more highly prevalent and costly gastrointestinal disorders. Despite its uncertain etiology, risk factors, such as stress and academic load, are well correlated with the prevalence of the disease. Being in one of the most stressful and challenging environments, medical students are predisposed to have high rates of IBS. The socioeconomic burden of the disease on its sufferers is devastating as their quality of life is reduced, mandating additional health care precautions. The aim of this article, therefore, is to review the current literature about IBS among medical students, its prevalence, associated risk factors, and diagnostic criteria. Additionally, different solutions and management options are recommended to control the disease.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.721
Authors: Sarah Rauf Qureshi, Ahmed M Abdelaal, Zaynab A Janjua, Hajar A Alasmari, Adam S Obad, Abdulhadi Alamodi, Mohammad Abrar Shareef
Institutions: Alfaisal University, Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Gastroenterology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2494766164