The relationship between oral health and irritable bowel syndrome in women referring to General hospital

Abstract

Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders with an unknown etiology. Research has shown a relationship between this syndrome and oral health and chewing ability. This study was aimed to examine the odds ratio and relationship between irritable bowel syndrome and oral health indicators and related behaviors.Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 240 volunteers referred to Arvand hospital in Ahvaz, Iran and screened for Manning and Rome criteria as well as IBS were selected by convenience sampling. Finally, 130 patients and 110 controls were included in the study. All participants completed the demographic information questionnaire, the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index and the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S). The logistic regression model was used to predict the oral health factors affecting IBS as a multivariate odds ratio.Results: Irregular brushing, smoking and history of recurrent oral aphthous or ulcers were found to be related to IBS and brushing 2-3 times a day had a protective effect. Further, there was a significant relationship between DMFT index and IBS. Moreover, the results of OHI-S showed IBS was associated with poor oral health (p≤0.05).Conclusion: Although the prevalence of poor oral health and IBS can not be determined, patients with IBS need special attention with respect to oral health and its related behaviors.