… Irritable bowel syndrome is a relapsing functional bowel … Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
is a functional bowel disorder … and/or a change in bowel habit. Sensations of discomfort (bloating)…

… bowel syndrome (… a global perspective of the current state of knowledge and identify
opportunities for future research. A practice guideline “Irritable bowel syndrome: a global perspective…

INTRODUCTION Definition: IBS is a functional bowel disorder in which abdominal pain or
discomfort is associated with defecation and/or a change in bowel habit. Sensations of …

… Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder … with defaecation or a change
in bowel habit. Bloating, distension, … Irritable bowel syndrome is a relapsing functional bowel …

… How do social and cultural factors impact IBS prevalence and presentation from a global
perspective? A global survey of IBS by gastroenterologists from India (Dr Uday Ghoshal), …

… Irritable bowel syndrome is a relapsing functional bowel … Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
is a functional bowel disorder … and/or a change in bowel habit. Sensations of discomfort (bloating)…

… In this article, we describe some of the ways in which irritable bowel syndrome … bowel
syndrome investigators from countries around the world describe various aspects of the syndrome …

… Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most recognized and researched of the DGBI. In this
article, available data on classical epidemiologic questions, such as the prevalence of IBS and …

… and global perspective. Finally, it should be remembered that meeting criteria for IBS in
cross-sectional surveys, like the ones included in this review, does not necessarily equate to a …

… comparisons between multiple countries simultaneously and, as such, is likely to be
important in advancing our understanding of the epidemiology of IBS from a global perspective. …