Irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis

Devinder Kumar
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology · 2004 · vol. 16(12) , pp. 1251–1252 · doi:10.1097/00042737-200412000-00001 · PMID:15618826 · W2057321322
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This paper explores the overlapping and differentiating symptoms of IBS, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometriosis, recommending collaboration between specialties for diagnosis and management.

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Abstract

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common. The symptom criteria for the diagnosis of IBS remain non specific. Similarly, pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis present with symptoms that may be similar to those of IBS. The site of pain, intermenstrual bleeding and exacerbation of symptoms by food may be able to help differentiate the two groups. However, there is still considerable overlap in the symptomatology of the two conditions and to this end both specialties should work together to investigate and manage these patients.

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mesh:D004715endometriosisirritable_bowel_syndrome

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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