Caudell K A
Gastroenterol Nurs. 1994 Sep-Oct;17(2):61-7. doi: 10.1097/00001610-199409000-00004.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder with no known pathophysiological etiology. Many individuals with IBS, however, report higher than normal levels of stress and exhibit abnormal personality characteristics. In this article, the author reviews the psychophysiological factors associated with IBS and discusses gastrointestinal neuroendocrinology, the effects of stress on gastrointestinal motility, and the nursing implications related to this syndrome.
肠易激综合征（IBS）是一种功能性胃肠疾病，其病理生理病因尚不明确。然而，许多肠易激综合征患者报告称压力水平高于正常水平，并表现出异常的人格特征。在本文中，作者回顾了与肠易激综合征相关的心理生理因素，并讨论了胃肠神经内分泌学、压力对胃肠动力的影响以及与该综合征相关的护理问题。
