Intestinal Research

Original Article

IBD

Understanding fatigue among Japanese patients with inflammatory bowel disease: insights from international comparisons and meta-analysis: Makoto Tanaka, Momoko Takai, Sayaka Wakai, Kayoko Sakagami, Hiroaki Ito; Intest Res 2025;23(3):372-381. Published online January 22, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5217/ir.2024.00145

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Background/Aims
Fatigue is a common symptom in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) scale has demonstrated reliability and validity in assessing fatigue in patients with IBD and is used worldwide. This study aimed to examine the current state of fatigue among Japanese patients with IBD using the FACIT-F scale and to compare these findings with data from global studies through a systematic review.
Methods
Data from 488 patients with IBD treated at a specialized IBD clinic were analyzed. Patient characteristics, such as sex, age, disease duration, disease activity, FACIT-F scores, and sleep duration, were collected. A literature search identified 8 studies that met our inclusion criteria for an international comparison. A meta-analysis was performed on the Fatigue Subscale (FS) scores of FACIT-F to estimate the pooled mean.
Results
The mean FACIT-F (FS) score in this study was 39.9 ± 8.6. Four variables were significantly associated with fatigue: low Emotional Well-Being subscale scores, sleep duration < 6 hours, albumin level below the reference value, and being unmarried. The meta-analysis revealed that the pooled mean score was 40.2 (95% confidence interval, 39.5–40.9), and between-study heterogeneity was moderate (I² = 41%).
Conclusions
The FACIT-F (FS) scores and related factors in Japanese patients with IBD demonstrated a similar trend to those in other countries. These findings can be used to identify patients in need of support and to consider interventions for modifiable factors. This study will help promote international collaborative research.

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Sexual satisfaction and associated factors among patients with inflammatory bowel disease in Japan
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Review

'Lemonade Legs': Why do Some Patients Get Profound Hypomagnesaemia on Proton-Pump Inhibitors?: Nathan S. S. Atkinson, D. John M. Reynolds, Simon P. L. Travis; Intest Res 2015;13(3):227-232. Published online June 9, 2015; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5217/ir.2015.13.3.227

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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used though an association with hypomagnesaemia and hypocalcaemia has only been described since 2006. Patients typically present after years of stable dosing with musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiac arrhythmic symptoms, but it is likely that many cases are under-recognised. Magnesium levels resolve rapidly on discontinuation of PPI therapy and hypomagnesaemia recurs rapidly on rechallenge with any agent in the class. The cellular mechanisms of magnesium homeostasis are increasingly being understood, including both passive paracellular absorption through claudins and active transcellular transporters, including the transient receptor potential channels (TRPM6) identified in the intestine and nephron. PPIs may alter luminal pH by modulating pancreatic secretions, affecting non-gastric H+K+ATPase secretion, altering transporter transcription or channel function. A small reduction in intestinal absorption appears pivotal in causing cumulative deficiency. Risk factors have been associated to help identify patients at risk of this effect but clinical vigilance remains necessary for diagnosis.

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