Management of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation: a flexible approach to treating a complex condition with multiple symptoms. (July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Layer, Peter
• Is Part Of: Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology. Volume 7:Number 5(2013)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 14
• Publication Date: 2013-07
• Subjects: antidepressant -- antispasmodic -- constipation -- guanylate cyclase C agonist -- irritable bowel syndrome -- laxative -- linaclotide -- probiotic -- prokinetics -- secretagog; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Liver -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.3
• DOI: 10.1586/17474124.2013.820049
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-4124

Abstract

Irritable bowel syndrome is a heterogeneous disease with a complex underlying pathophysiology and multiple symptoms – that is, clinical manifestation patterns. As such, management of irritable bowel syndrome requires a flexible approach tailored to the individual patient. This article reviews rational, evidence-based management strategy and treatment options for this variable condition.