Higher prevalence of joint hypermobility in constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome

Zweig, A.; Schindler, V.; Becker, A. S.; van Maren, A.; Pohl, D.

doi:10.1111/nmo.13353

Higher prevalence of joint hypermobility in constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome

Background Joint hypermobility syndrome ( JHS ) is characterized by excessive connective tissue laxity manifest as joint hypermobility ( JH ) together with musculoskeletal symptoms. Previous studies have shown an association between JH / JHS and gastrointestinal symptoms, including irritable bowe…