Description
A Comprehensive Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical and Basic Science Aspects presents up-to-date knowledge in the field and provides a comprehensive summary of this area of study, including an overview on IBS, starting from its pathogenesis, including genetic, microbial and physiological background, through symptom recognition, diagnosis and IBS treatment, both non-pharmacological and pharmacological.- Compiles the most recent and comprehensive findings in pharmacological targets- Highlights the role of extrinsic and intrinsic factors involved in disease development- Written by leading researchers in the field of Irritable Bowel Syndrome to address research challenges in the field- Includes bonus information on symptom recognition and diagnosis
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to irritable bowel syndrome: General overview and epidemiology2. Pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome3. Irritable bowel syndrome and the brain-gut connection 4. The control of the intestinal epithelium integrity in irritable bowel syndrome patients5. Irritable bowel syndrome and gut microbiota6. Gender-related differences and significance of gonadal hormones in irritable bowel syndrome7. Genetic aspect (with SNPs) of irritable bowel syndrome8. Clinical diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome 9. Biomarkers of irritable bowel syndrome10. Irritable bowel syndrome: Current therapies and future perspectives 11. Pain in irritable bowel syndrome 12. Non-pharmacological approach in irritable bowel syndrome therapy 13. Diet in irritable bowel syndrome14. Correlation of irritable bowel syndrome with psychiatric disorders15. Preclinical models of irritable bowel syndrome
