A Cross-Sectional Study of the Association between Overnight Call and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Medical Students
BACKGROUND: Shift work has been associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which includes gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. Overnight call shifts also lead to a disruption of the endogenous circadian rhythm.
| Published in: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/865915 |