In:
International journal of health sciences, Universidad Tecnica de Manabi, ( 2023-01-26), p. 1238-1245
Abstract:
In the absence of any structural aetiology, irritable bowel syndrome is a condition of gastrointestinal motility and sensation that is defined by persistent abdominal pain and irregular bowel movements. It is the communal reasons for gastroenterology consultations. Therefore, knowledge of the relative frequency of these symptoms in our population will enable healthcare practitioners to tailor their management to the symptom patterns of our population. Objective: To determine the frequency of different clinical presentations/symptoms (frequent stools, looser stools, infrequent stools, harder stools, abdominal pain) of irritable bowel syndrome in patients presenting to the outpatient department of Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar. Place and Duration: In Gastroenterology outpatient department of Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar for six months duration from 25th June, 2019 to 25th December, 2019. Study Design: A Cross-sectional Study. Methods: In this study a total 192 patients were observed. The patients were given a questionnaire containing questions about their clinical presentation including present and past symptoms. These questions were including details of how frequently they need to pass stools, consistency/form of stools (graded according to Bristol Stool Chart) as well as presence or absence of pain.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2550-696X
,
2550-6978
DOI:
10.53730/ijhs.v6nS10.2022
DOI:
10.53730/ijhs.v6nS10.13902
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Universidad Tecnica de Manabi
Publication Date:
2023
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