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 common in western Europe and North America, and many
aspects of its epidemiology, risk factors, and natural history have been described in these …

Although irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common worldwide, there is uncertainty
regarding similarities and differences in geographical regions and cultural groups. For …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic and debilitating functional gastrointestinal
disorder that affects 9%-23% of the population across the world. The percentage of patients …

Background: IBS affects 5–11% of the population of most countries. Prevalence peaks in the
third and fourth decades, with a female predominance. Aim: To provide a guide for the …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most frequently diagnosed functional gastrointestinal
disorder in primary and secondary care. It is characterised by abdominal discomfort, pain …

Irritable bowel syndrome affects approximately 10–15% of the European population,
although prevalence rates vary depending on the classification used and the country …

Background Effective management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common functional
gastrointestinal disorder, can be challenging for physicians because of the lack of simple …

T intestinal (GI) disorders. The functional GI disorders were subclassified into five regions
(esophageal, gastroduhe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder producing …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains a clinical challenge in the 21 st century. It's the most
commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition and also the most common reason for …