Abstract
Thirty-five patients with irritable bowel syndrome were referred from the gastroenterology service and underwent structured psychiatric interviews to assess the prevalence of psychiatric illness. Thirty-three (94%) of 35 patients were found to have a lifetime prevalence of any Axis I disorder; the predominant diagnoses were mood and anxiety disorders. Theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Colonic Diseases, Functional / diagnosis
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Colonic Diseases, Functional / epidemiology*
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Colonic Diseases, Functional / psychology
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Mental Disorders / diagnosis
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Mental Disorders / epidemiology*
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Mental Disorders / psychology
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Middle Aged
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Patient Care Team
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Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
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Psychophysiologic Disorders / diagnosis
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Psychophysiologic Disorders / epidemiology*
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Psychophysiologic Disorders / psychology
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South Carolina / epidemiology