The prevalence of inflammatory bowel diseases, microscopic colitis, and colorectal cancer in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
The diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is symptom-based and experts have developed diagnostic criteria for IBS. Distinguishing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) from IBS, especially with mild disease activity, can be difficult. Another concern is microscopic colitis (MC). MC and IBS have si...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-07-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Insights |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/gi/article/view/2352 |