Role of the Family Physician in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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  • Nancy William Boshra Habib, Nearmeen M. Rashad, Nora Nabil Hussien

Keywords:

Family Physician , Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Abstract

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominalpain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. Its chronic and relapsing nature often leads to significant impairment in qualityof life and frequent healthcare utilization. Family physicians play a pivotal role in IBS management, as they are the firstpoint of contact for most patients 

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References

American Academy of Family Physicians. Definition of family medicine. Am Acad Fam Physicians. 2024. Available from:

https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/family-medicine-definition.html

Black CJ, Ford AC. Best management of irritable bowel syndrome. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2020;12(4):303-315. doi:10.1136/flgastro-2019

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Published

2024-03-20

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Nancy William Boshra Habib, Nearmeen M. Rashad, Nora Nabil Hussien. (2024). Role of the Family Physician in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome . Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 14(3), 742–752. Retrieved from https://pegegog.net/index.php/pegegog/article/view/4309

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Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): PEGEGOG

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