Objectives The global prevalence of IBS is difficult to ascertain, particularly in light of the
heterogeneity of published epidemiological studies. The aim was to conduct a literature …

Blastocystis is a prevalent enteric protozoan that infects a variety of vertebrates. Infection
with Blastocystis in humans has been associated with abdominal pain, diarrhea …

Functional bowel disorders are highly prevalent disorders found worldwide. These disorders
have the potential to affect all members of society, regardless of age, sex, race, creed, color …

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 …

Aims. The frequency of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in the general
population of Mexico is unknown. Methods. To determine the prevalence of FGIDs …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by
abdominal pain or discomfort. Previous studies have illustrated that the gut microbiota might …

Background & aims Rumination syndrome is a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) of
unknown etiology. We aimed to assess its global prevalence and potential associations with …

AIM: To evaluate the prevalence of chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and their impact on
health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in the Korean population. METHODS: A cross …

El síndrome de intestino irritable es una enfermedad funcional intestinal frecuente a nivel
mundial, pero con pocos estudios de prevalencia. Su diagnóstico es clínico y se basa en …

Abdominal bloating and distension are 2 of the most commonly reported gastrointestinal
symptoms. Abdominal bloating is characterized by symptoms of trapped gas, abdominal …