Traditionally, irritable bowel syndrome has been considered to be a disorder with no known
underlying structural or biochemical explanation, but this concept is likely to be outdated. In …

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder with symptoms including
abdominal pain associated with a change in stool form or frequency. The condition a ects …

Irritable bowel syndrome affects 10% of adults with an unexplained female predominance.
Although only a few people see their family doctor, the disease causes reduced quality of life …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal
disorders. A stepwise management approach is advocated for patients with IBS. For a …

Based on clinical studies, the Rome Criteria for the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were
developed by consensus. The criteria emphasize the presence of abdominal pain and the …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disorder characterised by
symptoms of recurrent abdominal pain associated with a change in bowel habit. This …

Recent years have witnessed tremendous progress in our understanding of irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS). It is evident that this is a truly global disease associated with significant …

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

The frequent co-occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome and the common mental disorders
of anxiety and depression is well established. A range of biological and psychosocial …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic gastrointestinal disorder, affects from 3–20% of the
US population, depending on sociocultural and comorbid factors. IBS is characterized by a …