Endocrine Abstracts

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) which is very common is characterized by chronic intermittent symptoms, including recurrent abdominal pain, altered frequency of defecation, stool urgency and excess flatus. Widespread symptoms associated with IBS are abnormal defecation and abdominal pain, both of which can be exacerbated by psychogenic stress. IBS is one of the stress-related bodily disorders and it has been suggested that patients with IBS may exhibit disturbances in the hypot...