Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Thirty-five patients with irritable bowel syndrome were referred from the gastroenterology service and underwent structured psychiatric interviews to assess the prevalence of psychiatric illness. Thirty-three (94%) of 35 patients were found to have a lifetime prevalence of any Axis I disorder; the predominant diagnoses were mood and anxiety disorders. Theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed.
Lydiard
R B
RB
Institute of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
Fossey
M D
MD
Marsh
W
W
Ballenger
J C
JC
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