Are self-reported gastrointestinal symptoms among older adults associated with increased intestinal permeability and psychological distress?

Are self-reported gastrointestinal symptoms among older adults associated with increased intestinal permeability and psychological distress?

Abstract Background Despite the substantial number of older adults suffering from gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms little is known regarding the character of these complaints and whether they are associated with an altered intestinal barrier function and psychological distress. Our aim was to explore...

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Main Authors: John-Peter Ganda Mall, Lina Östlund-Lagerström, Carl Mårten Lindqvist, Samal Algilani, Dara Rasoal, Dirk Repsilber, Robert J. Brummer, Åsa V. Keita, Ida Schoultz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Older adults
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Intestinal barrier function
Psychological distress
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0767-6

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