Psychotherapy or paroxetine did not reduce abdominal pain, but may improve quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome

Abstract

The article presents a study that examines the effectiveness of psychotherapy or paroxetine compared to usual care in reducing abdominal pain and improving the quality of life in patients with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It details the method of the study that observes 257 patients given with oral paroxetine. It notes the result of the study which shows that psychotherapy or paroxetine did not improve the condition of patients with severe irritable bowel syndrome.