Inaccuracy of patient-reported descriptions of and satisfaction with bowel actions in irritable bowel syndrome.

Emma P HalmosJ R BiesiekierskiE D NewnhamR E BurgellJ G MuirP R Gibson

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2017)

There are major disparities between patients' stool descriptions and objective features of constipation and diarrhea. Patient-reported bowel habits require more interrogation for accurate IBS subtyping. Varying FODMAP or gluten content of the diet is not associated with consistent change in FWC.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
patient reported
end stage renal disease
physical activity
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis