A systematic review of the prevalence and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students

Ibrahim, Nahla Khamis

doi:10.5152/tjg.2015.150333

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“…This result agrees with the pre-determined association between gender and IBS [1,7,8,10,14,18]. This gender difference may be explained by the effect of "Microgenderome" which is related to the possible role of sex-hormones (especially estrogen) on modulation of the gut microbiota, and due to their effects on the peripheral and central regulatory mechanisms of the brain-gut axis.…”

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“…It is the most frequently diagnosed type of the FGIDs, and the commonest reason for visiting gastroenterologist [1,2]. The condition is manifested by alteration of bowel habits (diarrhoea and constipation), abdominal pain and bloating, in absence of chemical or pathological disorders and other red flags.…”

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“…IBS is a sensory-motor illness, with a multi-factorial aetiology. Motility disorders, alteration of the gut mucosal immune activity, visceral hypersensitivity, central processing dysfunctions, psychological factors, and infections play roles in IBS aetiology [1,3,4].…”

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“…Stresses usually worsens gastrointestinal symptoms [5]. IBS condition can be only diagnosed clinically; as no biomarkers or confirmative investigations available for it [1,2].…”

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“…Students enrolled in faculties working in the medical fields are usually exposed to various stressors such as academic stresses and an uncertain future. They also represent a large and important sector of the future health team [1,8].…”

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Irritable bowel syndrome among paramedical students, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ibrahim¹,

Al-Jamhoor²,

Ashour³

et al. 2018

Gastroenterol Hepatol Endosc

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Aim: The study was done to determine the prevalence and associated factors of IBS among paramedical students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods:A cross-sectional study was done during 2016/2017 at the Faculty of Health Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah. A multistage stratified random sample method was used to select 525 paramedical students. A standardized self-administered data collection sheet was used and contained the validated scales of Rome III Criteria, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).Results: One-third of the paramedical students met the Rome-III criteria of IBS. Nursing and dentistry students had higher IBS prevalence compared to others. IBS-Mixed and IBS-Constipation were the commonest sub-types. IBS was associated with female gender, educational specialty, family history of IBS, family income, chronic medical conditions, food hypersensitivity, traveler's diarrhea, poor sleep quality, stress, anxiety, and depression. Regression analysis revealed that female gender (aOR: 1.83; 95% CI: 1.12-3.28), stress, depression, IBS family history and poor sleeping were IBS predictors after controlling of confounding factors. Conclusion:The prevalence of IBS was high among paramedical students, and it was predicted by gender, stress, depression, poor sleeping, and family history. Screening for IBS and psychological problems, stress management courses and IBS educational programs are recommended for paramedical students.

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“…Stresses usually worsens gastrointestinal symptoms [5]. IBS condition can be only diagnosed clinically; as no biomarkers or confirmative investigations available for it [1,2].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Irritable bowel syndrome among paramedical students, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ibrahim¹,

Al-Jamhoor²,

Ashour³

et al. 2018

Gastroenterol Hepatol Endosc

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Evolutionary medicine approaches to chronic disease: The case of irritable bowel syndrome

Lenover,

Shenk

2023

Evolutionary Anthropology

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a gastrointestinal disease, is a global phenomenon correlated with industrialization. We propose that an evolutionary medicine approach is useful to understand this disease from an ultimate perspective and conducted a scoping literature review to synthesize the IBS literature within this framework. Our review suggests five potential evolutionary hypotheses for the cause of IBS, including (a) a dietary mismatch accompanying a nutritional transition, (b) an early hygienic life environment leading to the immune system and microbiotic changes, (c) an outcome of decreased physical activity, (d) a response to changes in environmental light–dark cycles, and (e) an artifact of an evolved fight or flight response. We find key limitations in the available data needed to understand early life, nutritional, and socioeconomic experiences that would allow us to understand evolutionarily relevant risk factors and identify a need for further empirical research to distinguish potential causes and test evolutionary hypotheses.

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Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of Ginger on Bowel Disease: A Review of Clinical Trials

Aregawi,

Gebremeskel,

Zoltan

2024

Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine

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A systematic review of the prevalence and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students

Cited by 36 publications

References 40 publications

Irritable bowel syndrome among paramedical students, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Irritable bowel syndrome among paramedical students, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Evolutionary medicine approaches to chronic disease: The case of irritable bowel syndrome

Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of Ginger on Bowel Disease: A Review of Clinical Trials

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