Somatization in patients with predominant diarrhoea irritable bowel syndrome: the role of the intestinal barrier function and integrity

Abstract Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterised by gastrointestinal (GI) and psychological symptoms (e.g., depression, anxiety, and somatization). Depression and anxiety, but not somatization, have already been associated with altered intestinal barrier function, increased LPS, a...

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Main Authors: Laura Prospero, Giuseppe Riezzo, Michele Linsalata, Antonella Orlando, Benedetta D’Attoma, Marta Di Masi, Manuela Martulli, Francesco Russo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01820-7