Abstract
Questions from patients about analgesic pharmacotherapy and responses from the authors are presented to help educate patient sand make them more effective self-advocates. The topics addressed in this issue are the signs, symptoms, and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A discussion of pain management and complementary therapies is included.
MeSH terms
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / therapeutic use
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Cholinergic Antagonists / therapeutic use
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Complementary Therapies
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Feeding Behavior
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Gastrointestinal Agents / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome / physiopathology
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome / psychology
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome / therapy*
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Life Style
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Patient Education as Topic
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Peripheral Nervous System Agents / therapeutic use
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Psychotherapy
Substances
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
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Cholinergic Antagonists
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Gastrointestinal Agents
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Peripheral Nervous System Agents