Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology (Jan 2012)
A Cross-Sectional Study of the Association between Overnight Call and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Medical Students
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Shift work has been associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which includes gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. Overnight call shifts also lead to a disruption of the endogenous circadian rhythm.