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Visceral hypersensitivity of the lower gastrointestinal tract, defined as an increased response to colorectal disten- sion, frequently prompts episodes of debilitating abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Although the pathophysiology of IBS...

Visceral pain is a major clinical problem and one of the most common reasons patients with gastrointestinal disorders seek medical help. Peripheral sensory neurons that innervate the gut can detect noxious stimuli and send signals to the central nervous...