Evaluation of irritable bowel syndrome in patients with systemic sclerosis based on Rome IV criteria
Elif Tugba Tuncel, Irem Sahinoglu, Sadettin Uslu · Aktuelle Rheumatologie · 2025 · Heft 01 · S. 66-70
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Abstract Objectives The gastrointestinal system is the second most frequently affected organ system in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Patients with SSc experience gastrointestinal dysmotility due to pathophysiological changes, including alterations in intestinal microbiota, inflammation, fibrosis, vascular ischaemia, and muscle atrophy. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders in patients with SSc. Material and Methods This study included 66 patients with SSc. Demographic data, including age, gender, and clinical findings, were recorded. The Rome IV…