Vol. 34 (1) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Acromegaly is not associated with irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot study.

BACKGROUND: In acromegaly, the gastrointestinal system is under the influence of excessive growth hormone (GH) and insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-I). Increased bowel length and delayed transit time may cause functional disturbance of the bowel. The objective of the current study is to evaluate the frequency of irritable bowel syndrom.....