Researchers report high prevalence of fatigue in IBD patients

A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a high prevalence of fatigue among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to research published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.“Fatigue is a common and disabling symptom in patients with IBD but is poorly understood and inadequately addressed in the clinic setting. … Fatigue impacts quality of life, social functioning and employment and is one of the leading concerns for patients with IBD,” Adrijana D’Silva, a PhD candidate in community health sciences at the University of Calgary Cumming School ofRead More

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