The role of psychological factors in the pathogenesis of functional gastrointestinal disorders

Monika Marcinkowska-Bachlińska; Ewa Małecka-Panas

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The role of psychological factors in the pathogenesis of functional gastrointestinal disorders

Monika Marcinkowska-Bachlińska

,

Ewa Małecka-Panas

Przew Lek 2007; 1:56-75

Online publish date: 2007/03/05

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Functional gastrointestinal disorders are rapidly increasing incidence in the developed countries and represent a significant therapeutic problem. The role of psychological factors in their pathogenesis is often stressed but remains unclear and is rarely considered in clinical practice. This article discusses the main psychological factors participating in the pathogenesis and clinical course of the most frequent functional gastrointestinal diseases, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable colon syndrome.

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The role of psychological factors in the pathogenesis of functional gastrointestinal disorders

Monika Marcinkowska-Bachlińska , Ewa Małecka-Panas

gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, psychological factors

Monika Marcinkowska-Bachlińska

,

Ewa Małecka-Panas