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... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > health psychology > adherence to treatment > irritable bowel syndrome: psychological treatment
social science subjects > health and social care > health psychology > adherence to treatment > irritable bowel syndrome: psychological treatment
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irritable bowel syndrome: psychological treatment  

Definition

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a widespread functional disorder of the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. A sizable proportion of IBS patients have noticeable psychological distress as measured by standardized psychological tests and as shown by a high occurrence of comorbid psychiatric disorders. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Psychological Treatment]

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