作者: Margaret Heitkemper , Monica Jarrett
DOI: 10.1097/00001610-200011000-00003
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摘要: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common health care problem worldwide. In the United States and Northern European countries, more women than men seek services for IBS. Nurses are often called on to help with IBS manage their symptoms. This article reviews literature related gender differences in diagnosis, symptoms (gastrointestinal, somatic, disturbed sleep), physiologic psychological factors as well current pharmacologic therapies used management of