For People with Gas-Type Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | A Summary of Recommended Papers and Research Materials
Even if you look up gas-type IBS, there is certainly not as much information available compared to diarrhea-type or constipation-type.
I myself have also researched papers and medical materials to learn more about the symptoms.
This time, I will introduce research and materials that have been helpful in deepening my understanding of gas-type IBS.
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1. Papers you should read first
① Psychosomatic aspects of adolescent patients with irritable bowel syndrome - Especially regarding the "gas type"
・Shows that many patients in adolescence have gas symptoms as their main concern
・You can learn about the impact of gas symptoms on school life and interpersonal relationships
This is a valuable paper that deals with gas-type IBS in students.
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jjpm/30/1/30_KJ00002380899/_pdf/-char/ja
(Only the first page is in English; the rest is written in Japanese.)
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② Future research directions considered from ineffective cases of cognitive behavioral therapy for patients whose chief complaint is symptoms related to intestinal gas
・You can learn about the current state of research regarding gas symptoms
・Mentions that "gas type" is not a formal medical classification of IBS
Recommended for those who want to understand the medical standing surrounding gas-type IBS.
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jjpm/60/1/60_50/_pdf/-char/ja
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2. "Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)" which is closely related to gas-type IBS
This is a condition that is sometimes pointed out to have a connection with gas symptoms.
If you want to know more, I recommend reading the MSD Manual.
③ MSD Manual Consumer Version
Easy to understand
④ MSD Manual Professional Version
It might be technical and difficult. Let's read it while looking up the terminology.
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3. Learning about gas symptoms themselves
5. Gas MSD Manual Consumer Version
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6. Gas Symptoms MSD Manual Professional Version
For those who want to know more specialized content.
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4. Why is there so little information on gas-type IBS?
The general classification of IBS consists of the following four types:
・ Diarrhea-predominant
・ Constipation-predominant
・ Mixed
・ Unclassified
and "gas-type" is not included in the official classification.
However, in reality, there are people whose school life, work, and personal relationships are significantly affected by flatulence and abdominal bloating. That is precisely why I feel that research and information dissemination regarding gas-type IBS will become even more important in the future.
If you would also like to read papers and research materials on Irritable Bowel Syndrome, please see this introductory article...