HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS' VIEWS ON STRESS-RELATED IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME IN ADOLESCENTS
Abstract
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, in which psychosocial stress plays a significant role in its pathogenesis. During adolescence, stressors associated with school, social interactions, and physiological changes make this population particularly vulnerable. The aim of this article is to analyze current healthcare professionals' views on stress-induced irritable bowel syndrome in adolescents, including issues of diagnosis, treatment approaches, and patient interactions. A literature review was conducted on the role of the gut-brain axis, diagnostic criteria, and comprehensive therapy. It was found that effective management of patients with irritable bowel syndrome requires an integrative approach from healthcare professionals, combining dietary therapy, pharmacotherapy aimed at relieving symptoms, and essential psychotherapeutic techniques. The conclusion emphasizes the need to increase healthcare professionals' awareness of the psychosomatic component of irritable bowel syndrome to improve the quality of care for adolescents.
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