investigate whether IBS contributes to the increased mental health conditions.
Even though IBS is rare, it affects many people in our societies, some without their knowledge. Because it causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation, failure to effectively treat the condition might escalate it to chronic stages that are hard to manage. A mixed qualitative thematic analysis and quantitative will be used in researching IBS and its association with mental health.
1.2. Background Literature
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the digestive health conditions that attack the gut. According to Card, Canavan, and West (2014), IBS prevalence is between 10% and 25% in a community. The study further notes that IBS affects about 11% of the global population. Fewer studies have been conducted to determine the link between mental health and IBS. However, Fadgyas-Stanculete, Buga, Popa-Wagner, and (Dumitrascu, 2014) found out that IBS causes psychological distress and psychiatric comorbidities like increased anxiety depression which deteriorate a patient’s mental health. The study does not explore how IBS leads to patients’ mental deterioration. Therefore, research needs to be done to determine how IBS is linked to mental health conditions.
1.3. Project Aims and Objectives
Aims
- Evaluating how IBS is linked with mental health.
- Analyzing the effects of IBS on a patient.
- Determining the best intervention measure to prevent the condition.
Objectives
- To investigate whether IBS contributes to the increased mental health conditions.
To determine IBS’ pathophysiological mechanism and how it can be prevented to prevent the escalation of mental health cases associated with IBS patients
