Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Authors

Hyun Sun Cho · Catholic University of Korea

Jae Myung Park · Catholic University of Korea

Chul Hyun Lim · Catholic University of Korea

Yu Kyung Cho · Catholic University of Korea

In Seok Lee · Catholic University of Korea

Sang Woo Kim · Catholic University of Korea

Myung‐Gyu Choi ·

Abstract

Anxiety and depression were frequently observed in Korean IBS patients and were related to the severity of their symptoms and the impairment of the patient's QOL. Our data suggest that assessing anxiety and depression is important when evaluating IBS patients.

Topics & Keywords

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Music Therapy and Health Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hiccups

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gut and Liver

Volume 5, Issue 1, pp. 29-36

DOI: 10.5009/gnl.2011.5.1.29

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