Journal article
Painful Disorders of Gut‐Brain Interaction Are More Associated With Worse Health‐Related Quality of Life and Psychological Disorders Than Non‐Painful Disorders in Latin American Countries
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) are associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychological disorders. Among individuals with DGBI, abdominal pain correlates with increased healthcare-seeking and analgesic use. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of pain as a cardinal symptom on HRQoL and psychological disorders.
METHODS: This is a sub-analysis of data from four Latin American countries …
Authors
Marx R; Lopes AB; da Veiga Chaves Picon R; Camey SA; Palsson O; Bangdiwala SI; Sperber AD; Hani A; Fernandez LB; Schmulson M
Journal
Neurogastroenterology & Motility, , ,
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
November 10, 2025
DOI
10.1111/nmo.70194
ISSN
1350-1925