Original article
Effectiveness and applicability of low FODMAP diet in the irritable bowel syndrome: Preliminary results of a prospective study
Sabbah Meriem , Trad Dorra , Maazoun Hajer , Tmessek Aroua , Bibani Norsaf , Elloumi Hela , Ouakaa Ama , Gargouri Dalila .
https://doi.org/10.32512/jmr/2.2.2019/4.9
Abstract:
Introduction
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common entity that alters patient’s life quality worldwide. Several therapeutic modalities are available with variable results. Recently, the low-FODMAP diet effect on IBS symptoms has been proven. The aim of our study was to study the efficiency of this diet and to assess its applicability in a Tunisian IBS group of patients.
Methods:
A longitudinal, prospective study including 34 patients with IBS was conducted. Patients responded to a food frequency survey and had to follow a low FODMAP diet with a dietary guide education for 3 weeks. After the diet, a telephone questionnaire was conducted to evaluate adherence and treatment efficiency.
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