Seeking clues for a positive diagnosis of the irritable bowel syndrome

• Published in: European journal of clinical investigation Vol. 17; no. 3; p. 189
• Main Authors: Vernia, P, Latella, G, Magliocca, F M, Mancuso, G, Caprilli, R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.06.1987
• Subjects: Acid-Base Equilibrium; Chlorides - analysis; Chlorides - blood; Colonic Diseases, Functional - diagnosis; Colonic Diseases, Functional - metabolism; Diarrhea; Fatty Acids, Volatile - analysis; Feces - analysis; Humans; Potassium - analysis; Potassium - blood; Sodium - analysis; Sodium - blood

Despite its high prevalence the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) lacks acceptable pathophysiological markers and its diagnosis largely depends on the exclusion of underlying organic disease. Systemic acid-base balance, serum electrolytes and the composition of faecal water (electrolytes and organic an...