The Common Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Northern Saudi Arabia

Alharbi, Saleh Hadi

doi:10.4236/ijcm.2019.102009

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“…Although the percentage appeared to be significantly higher than the global prevalence of 3.8% (using Rome IV criteria) [11], our findings were equivalent to the reports conducted in the Middle East region. For instance, in Saudi Arabia, the prevalence ranged between 8.9%-40.7% and 31.3% [19]. A cross-sectional study on university students in Syria revealed a prevalence of 17% (using Rome III criteria) [20].…”

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Prevalence of Isolated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Adults in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Alawi,

AlMakna,

Hassan

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common gastrointestinal disorder encountered in clinical practice. In this study, we estimated the prevalence of isolated IBS and its associated demographic factors among the adult population in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting adults in Bahrain aged 18 years and above. Individuals with a prior diagnosis of any bowel ailment were excluded. Data was acquired via a selfadministered questionnaire. IBS-specific questions were derived from the validated Rome IV diagnostic questionnaire for adults. The scoring methodology inherent to this questionnaire was used for the diagnosis of IBS. The data collection process remained anonymous. Data was compiled using Excel spreadsheets, and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed for analytical purposes. Associations between IBS and demographical or behavioral characteristics were explored using the Chi-square test.Results: The prevalence of isolated IBS, adopting the Rome IV criteria, was 156 (18.3%) and IBS-M (mixed) type was 40 (38.1%) of these. IBS was predominantly higher among females compared to males (340 vs 235; 22.6% vs 11.9%). The majority of IBS cases (121, 21%) were in the 41-50 age group. A statistically significant association has been demonstrated between IBS and GERD using Pearson's chi-squared test (p-value = 0.000). Similarly, it was linked to indigestion (p-value = 0.00).Conclusions: Although the percentage appeared to be significantly higher than the global prevalence of 4% (using Rome IV criteria), our findings were equivalent to the reports conducted in the Middle East region. Integrating holistic patient assessments, including quality of life metrics, along with anxiety, depression, and vitamin D deficiency, will further enhance the understanding of IBS in Bahrain and its impact on the patients and the health services utilization.

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Prevalence of Isolated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Adults in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Alawi,

AlMakna,

Hassan

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…Furthermore, a study conducted in Saudi Arabia found that lack of sleep, the use of certain medications, the consumption of caffeinated beverages, and working long hours all influence the occurrence of migraine [ 32 ]. Another study conducted in Saudi Arabia's northern region discovered that anxiety, depression, demanding professions, and excessive work hours are all attributed to IBS [ 33 ]. Further investigation is necessary to polish the factors influencing the high prevalence of migraine and IBS in Saudi Arabia.…”

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Association of Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Survey

Abdulrahman

Alenazi

Albishri

et al. 2022

BioMed Research International

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Migraine is a primary headache disorder with a prevalence of 11.6% globally and 27% in Saudi Arabia. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has a prevalence of 9.2% worldwide. The prevalence of IBS has not been established nationally. However, provincial studies for migraine and IBS have been conducted nationwide. There is a significant link between migraine and IBS globally. Migraineurs had a considerably greater prevalence of IBS than nonmigraineurs ( OR = 2.49 , 95% CI 2.22-2.78). Patients with IBS have 60% higher odds for migraines. This identifies an association that needs to be investigated in a nationwide manner. The study has two main aims. The first is to measure the prevalence of migraine and irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia. The second is to observe the association and the relationship between migraine and irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of Saudi Arabia between March 2021 and June 2021, whose ages are 15 years old or greater. Participants filled an online self-administered survey. The data collection tools included the Migraine Screen Questionnaire (MS-Q) for migraine symptoms, migraine severity (MIGSEV) scale for severity of migraine, and the IBS module of the Rome IV Diagnostic Questionnaire (R4DQ) for IBS symptoms and their subtype. With 2802 participants, the majority of the study samples were males, who constituted 52.5%. Among the study’s sample, the prevalence of migraine consisted of 27.4%, and the prevalence of IBS was 16.4%. The odds of having IBS in migraineurs were much higher than in those without migraine (OR 4.127; 95% CI 3.325-5.121), and the association was statistically significant ( p < 0.001 ). In conclusion, there is a strong association between migraine and irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia.

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“…In Northern Saudi Arabia, a lot of psychological factors were found to be associated with the analysis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (21). In the study done by Alharbi, he stated that the possibility of anxiety as a factor of IBS was analytically significant as well as the risk of emotional stress.…”

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The Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Primary Health Care Doctors in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

Sabbagh¹,

Khoj²,

Alwafi³

2020

IJAR

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Background:Irritable Bowel Syndrome is found to be more common among health care workers. There are no studies yet that focuses on this issue among primary health care doctors in Makkah AL-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia and the definite factors affecting IBS are not yet established. Aim of Study: To measure the prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome among primary health care doctors in Makkah AL-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia and to determine associated factors. Methodology:The study follows a cross-sectional study design, 140 physicians attending primary health care doctors in Makkah AL-Mukarramah were interviewed. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. It included socio-demographic variables and the variables used in Rome IV criteria. Results: Irritable Bowel Syndrome is found to be common among primary health care doctors in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The factors that were significantly associated with IBS among participants are social status, social relationships, having first degree relatives with IBS, increased nervousness and pressure at work, change in mood, and loss of interest. Conclusion:The prevalence of IBS (29.7%) among primary health care doctors in Makkah Al-Mukarramahwas quite high compared to other similar studies. The most significant predictor among the said factors was having increased nervousness and pressure at work. Therefore, doctors should be screened routinely for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Also, these findings will help in the development of a more reliable assessment tool for IBS and its appropriate treatment.

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The Common Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Northern Saudi Arabia

Cited by 7 publications

References 20 publications

Prevalence of Isolated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Adults in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Prevalence of Isolated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Adults in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Association of Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Survey

The Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Primary Health Care Doctors in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

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