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Phenotyping Increased Urge to Defecate in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Analysis of Symptom, Sensory, and Psychological Profiles.
United European gastroenterology journal - 1 Sept 2026
Groen Sylvester R, Vork Lisa, Weerts Zsa Zsa R M, Mujagić Zlatan, Conchillo José M, Masclee Ad A M, Jonkers Daisy M A E, Keszthelyi Daniel
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Visceral hypersensitivity (VHS) is considered a hallmark of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) characterized by altered thresholds for rectal pain and discomfort during rectal distention. Rectal distention can also elicit the urge to defecate, a normal physical sensation that is, reported more often in IBS and may involve mechanisms distinct from pain and discomfort. This study investigates clinical,...
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- Adult
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Case-Control Studies
