Is body mass index associated with symptom severity and health-related quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome? A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to describe the body mass index (BMI) distribution in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on the Rome III criteria and to evaluate the association of BMI with symptom severity and quality of life (QOL).

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out in patients visiting our outpatient functional gastrointestinal disorders specialty clinic. IBS diagnosis was made based on Rome III criteria. IBS symptom severity was investigated using the IBS severity score system. QOL was assessed using the Short Form 36 Health Survey, which consists of physical health and mental health.

Results

366 patients (252 women) who fulfilled Rome III criteria and provided complete BMI data (23.90±5.22 kg/m²) were included. Overall,

SUBMITTER: Dong Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6196811 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature