IDDF2020-ABS-0220 Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis: Association of Obesity and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Neo, Wei Jian; Ngoh, Shu Hui; Loo, Wai Mun; Soh, Alex Yu Sen; Lee, Jonathan Wei Jie; Loo, Evelyn Xiu Ling; Khor, Ing Wei; Ho, Roger; Siah, Kewin Tien Ho

doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2020-iddf.128

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“…The present study did not find association between general (known by BMI) or central obesity with IBS. Many studies found that obesity is positively related to diarrhea-predominant IBS, but not IBS in general [11].On the other hand, being overweight was more prevalent among people who have functional constipation in Iranian population [4].Although the IBS etiology is not clear, some investigators claimed that altered intestinal motility, altered gut flora or diet may be involved. Animal studies show that body habitus is related to altered lower gastrointestinal tract motility; however, the data are inconsistent [1].…”

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The association between obesity and irritable bowel syndrome among a sample of patients attending the primary health care centers in Erbil city

Mahmood¹,

Sulaiman²

2022

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Background: Irritable bowel syndrome and obesity are two prevalent conditions in our community which may be associated with each other according to some literature. Both have significant impact on the community.Objective: To find the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome, its association with general and central obesity, as well as to find its sociodemographic characteristics, and effect of some personal health habits on it.Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a sample of 248 subjects, 105 males and 143 females, who attended two primary health care centers was taken (included healthy looking subjects and patients with irritable bowel syndrome according to Rome IV criteria). Subjects were aged between 18-65 years. Sociodemographic characteristics, personal health habits, central obesity index and body mass index also recorded in the survey. Results: Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome was 33.5%, male to female ratio was 0.73:1. No significant association was found between irritable bowel syndrome and general or central obesity. Bad sleep pattern was found to have a significant association with the disorder. Conclusion: The study do not find significant association between obesity and irritable bowel syndrome. Keywords: Irritable bowel syndrome, central obesity, Rome IV criteria

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