Increased proton pump inhibitor and NSAID exposure in irritable bowel syndrome: results from a case-control study

Increased proton pump inhibitor and NSAID exposure in irritable bowel syndrome: results from a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) seen by a gastroenterologist often utilize medications that may alter intestinal homeostasis. The question arises whether exposure to these drugs is associated with the development of IBS...

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Main Authors: Keszthelyi Daniel, Dackus Gwen H, Masclee Gwen M, Kruimel Joanna W, Masclee Ad AM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Irritable bowel syndrome
Proton pump inhibitors
NSAIDs
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Intestinal permeability
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/121

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