SI?NDROME DO INTESTINO IRRITÁVEL: FISIOPATOLOGIA E DIAGNÓSTICO

Doi: 10.47094/IICOBRAFIMES.2025/RE/42

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Microbiota Intestinal. Hipersensibilidade Visceral. Eixo Intestino Cérebro.

KEYWORDS: Intestinal Microbiota. Visceral Hypersensitivity. Gut-Brain Axis.

ABSTRACT:
INTRODUCTION
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and changes in intestinal transit, without structural or biochemical evidence in routine exams (Ford et al, 2020). It is estimated that 10 to 15% of the world population is affected, with the condition being more prevalent in women and young adults. Although it does not increase mortality, IBS profoundly impacts quality of life, contributing to high medical costs, absenteeism, and excessive use of health resources, especially due to the absence of specific biomarkers for its diagnosis (Drossman et al, 2011; Oka et al, 2020).

Autores

• Marcio Peixoto Rocha da Silva

• Vitória Antunes Varela