Citation

Deutsch D, Bouchoucha M, Devroede G, Raynaud JJ, Sabate JM, Benamouzig R. Eur. J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 2021; 33(1S Suppl 1): e758-e765.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/MEG.0000000000002245

PMID

34231520

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Suicidal ideation (SI), a symptom of depression, is known to be associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but is not known to be associated with other functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). However, the source of this association is discussed. It could be related to a possible abnormal biochemical pathway implicating neurotransmitters common to both disorders like serotonin or pain and an ill-being associated with a chronic disorder of unknown etiology. The present study aims to search for the FGIDs associated with suicidal ideation.
DESIGN: Observational study.
METHODS: A total of 1469 patients with FGIDs (71% of women) were included in the present study. They filled the Rome III questionnaire, Beck depression inventory, and state and trait anxiety questionnaires. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance with Bonferroni correction and logistic regression analysis.
RESULTS: Suicidal ideation was reported by 15% of patients, associated with increased scales of depression (P < 0.001), state (P = 0.006), and trait anxiety (P = 0.021). Clinically, these patients reported a higher prevalence of IBS-diarrhea subtype (P = 0.045), fecal incontinence (P = 0.020), soiling (P = 0.016), and difficult defecation (P = 0.005), and higher perceived severity for constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain (P < 0.001 for all scales).
CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that only functional bowel and functional anorectal disorders are associated with suicidal ideation. This result must be taken into account in the management of these patients.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Female; Anxiety; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Suicidal Ideation; Surveys and Questionnaires; Diarrhea; Constipation; Irritable Bowel Syndrome